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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Main Authors: Peters, Nils
Group Author: Johnson, Karl Edward
Published: Taschen,
Publisher Address: Köln :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: English edition.
Series: Basic art series 2.0
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Summary: 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