Humble Masterpieces: 100 Everyday Marvels of Design

Humble Masterpieces: 100 Everyday Marvels of Design

by PaolaAntonelli (Author)

Synopsis

This colourful visual feast features 100 humble masterpieces of design, those small objects we use daily - from tea bags to paperclips to hairpins - without which life would be unthinkable. Each object is portrayed in closeup detail with a brisk and informative text on its origin and special design features, as well as a silhouette image of the object as we usually see it. Certain to appeal to a broad audience, this book celebrates our everyday lives in an all-new way.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 216
Edition: 01
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 13 Mar 2006

ISBN 10: 0500286035
ISBN 13: 9780500286036

Author Bio
Paola Antonelli is curator of the Department of Design and Architecture at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. She was recently ranked among the top 100 most powerful people in the world of art.