Jean Prouvé, 1901-1984 : the dynamics of creation /
French-born Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was the 20th century's leading construction designer, a self-declared "constructeur" and member of the jury who oversaw the design of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. As a designer, he captured the midcentury spirit of innovation, expansion, and growth...
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Taschen,
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Publisher Address: | Köln : |
Publication Dates: | [2017] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Edition: | English edition. |
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Basic art series 2.0
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French-born Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was the 20th century's leading construction designer, a self-declared "constructeur" and member of the jury who oversaw the design of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. As a designer, he captured the midcentury spirit of innovation, expansion, and growth, developing techniques that united simple, striking aesthetics with practical, cost-effective materials and assembly. From vast, temporary exhibition marquees to handheld letter openers, modular building systems to interior lighting, Prouvé's designs efficiently fitted their function with minimal fuss and u |
Carrier Form: | 96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 96). |
ISBN: |
9783836543811 3836543818 |
Index Number: | NA1053 |
CLC: | TU-095.65 |
Call Number: | TU-095.65/P482 |