Hardback 14x19. 5cm 768 pages Design of the 20th century - Taschen

Explore the modern age of design with this book from collection Bibliotheca Universalis on the major movements and trends of the 20th century. Featuring a wealth of works from all over the world, this book is a reference for all design enthusiasts, and doesn't forget the great figures such as De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Charles and Ray Eames and Philippe Starck.

From Art Nouveau to Minimalism, and everything in between

At the start of the 21st century, the considerable upheavals that marked the previous century are clearly visible at design. Modern aesthetics have entered everyday life, often with astonishing results. Homes and offices were transformed into veritable galleries of style and innovation.

From furniture to graphics, this book looks back at the work of all the artists who have recreated and shaped the modern world with an incredible variety of materials. From the organic to the geometric, from Art Deco to high-tech and pop, this book reserves a place for all the big names - Harry Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name but a few.

This essential work offers a complete journey through the forms and colors, genres and functions of 20th-century design history. It's an alphabetical directory of designers and schools from design, offering a picture of ensemble of mode contemporary living. Lavishly illustrated, this is design at its best plus.