Modernism: Designing a New World, 1914-1939

London: V & A Publications, 2006. First edition, first printing (full number line). Folio in red illus jacket; 447 pages: color illustrations; 30 cmbibliographical references (pages 429-435) and index. Fine in near fine mildly spine-sunned jacket. Hardcover. ISBN: 1851774742; 9781851774746

Published on the occasion of an exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Apr. 6-July 23 2006. "The first book to explore Modernism from a truly international perspective, Modernism: designing a new world offers a reassessment of the concept and reveals the fundamental ways in which it has shaped our world and its visual culture. Modernism flourished between 1914 and 1939, and became a key point of reference for 20th-century architecture, art, and design. This important, lavishly illustrated book demonstrates the movement's continued influence, on everything from the chairs we sit on to the buildings we occupy. The range of objects illustrated-including the fine arts as well as architecture, furniture, manufactured products, film, and graphic design-reflect the period's emphasis on the unity of the arts. Key artists and designers include Mondrian, Le Corbusier, Bourke-White, Eisenstein, and Breuer, along with lesser-known figures from around the globe." —Publisher. Contents: Introduction: What was modernism? / Christopher Wilk -- Searching for utopia / Christina Lodder -- The machine / Christopher Green -- Performing modernism / Tag Gronberg -- Building utopia / Tim Benton -- Sitting on air / Christopher Wilk -- The healthy body culture / Christopher Wilk -- Film as a modernist art / Ian Christie -- Modernism and nature / Tim Benton -- National modernisms / David Crowley -- Mass-market modernism / Ian Christie. Modernism (Art) -- Exhibitions. Modernisme (Art) -- Expositions. Design -- Histoire -- 20e siècle -- Expositions. Modernism (Art) Beeldende kunsten. Bouwkunst. Vormgeving. Modernisme (cultuur) Modernism (Aesthetics) Modernism (Art) Design -- History -- 20th century. ** Weighs just over 6 lbs before packing. A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**