Diseño (Design) by Dk

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Diseño (Design) by Dk

Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Crafts movement to the digital age.

Discover all you need to know about art and design in this definite guide. Design: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of more than 1200 images, covering every major design movement - from 1850 to the present day.

Arranged chronologically, this art deco book traces the evolution of design from its roots to the present day, from early chairs, pottery, and homewares to cars, graphic design, and product design. It introduces all the key designers, manufacturers, and objects, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular.

Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring contemporary design book to discover:
  • Chronological catalogs showcase the milestone designs of each movement or period.
  • Feature pages showcase iconic examples of interior design and architecture from each period.
  • Profiles of iconic designers and manufacturers celebrate their key designs and lasting influence.
  • Timelines trace the evolution of everyday objects.
  • Optional 80-page directory section.

Featuring expert analysis of a huge range of familiar and extraordinary objects, Design explains what makes a truly great design. It reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us.

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Celebra 3000 años de historia del diseño, desde 1850 hasta la actualidad.

Organizado cronológicamente, este libro es un recorrido por la evolución del diseño, desde las primeras sillas, cerámica y accesorios para el hogar hasta automóviles, el diseño gráfico y los artículos más modernos. Pasa sus páginas y apréndelo todo sobre los diseñadores y fabricantes más famosos o los objetos clave que han marcado nuestra historia observando más 12000 imágenes.

En su interior, encontrarás:
  • Los diseños más importantes de cada movimiento o período.
  • Ejemplos icónicos de diseño de interiores y arquitectura de cada periodo.
  • Diseñadores célebres como La Bauhaus, William Morris, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright o Vitra, sus diseños emblemáticos y su impacto en la historia.
  • La evolución de los objetos cotidianos que usamos en nuestro día a día.

Desde el movimiento Arts and Crafts hasta la era digital, apréndelo todo sobre los orígenes de los principales movimientos del diseño y entiende su filosofía y estilo, gracias a los análisis de grandes expertos y fotografías impresionantes de una amplia gama de objetos tanto domésticos como extraordinarios. Con Diseño, comprenderás mejor porqué el diseño es tan importante en nuestras vidas mientras descubres las historias que detrás de los objetos cotidianos que nos rodean. El regalo perfecto para estudiantes de diseño y arquitectura.

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is currently a part of Penguin Random House, which was formed on July 1, 2013. For adults and children, DK produces highly visual, photographic nonfiction. With offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto, DK creates content for consumers in over 87 countries and 62 languages. DK's mission is to educate, enrich, and delight readers of all ages, and everything DK produces, whether in print or digital format, reflects the company's distinct design approach. DK's unique combination of words and visuals, put together to amazing effect, gives unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics.

For both print and digital products, we have a reputation for design creativity. Travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, food, and parenting are all covered in our adult collection. DK's large children's list contains a wealth of knowledge for kids, toddlers, and newborns. DK has an outstanding collection of licensing products, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books, and covers everything from animals and the human body to homework help and craft activities.

DK is the parent company of Alpha Books, which publishes the Idiot's Guides series, and Prima Games, which publishes video games, as well as Rough Guides, an award-winning travel publisher.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780593962138
ISBN 10 0593962133
Title Diseño (Design)
Author Dk
Series Dk Definitive Cultural Histories
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Young Readers
Year published 2024-10-01
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.