Retro by Elizabeth E Guffey
Fads constantly cycle and recycle through popular culture, each time in a slightly new incarnation. The term retro' has become the buzz word for describing such trends, but what does it mean? This title explores the ambiguous cultural meanings of the term and reveals why some trends just never seem to stay dead.
an enjoyable exploraton of retro chic.. Guffey offers an intriguing investigation of our seduction by the past The Independent provides an interesting take on the various rapidly recycling revivals of the late 20th century ... a thought-provoking read - it weaves in lots of fresh and stimulating material which adds to our understanding of the complexities of post war cultural life. Building Design This is an informative, interesting and provocative book that adds depth and complexity to many aspects of modern art and design history and to diverse related areas of academic study. Journal of Design History In this informative and lively book, Elizabeth Guffey cuts through the ambiguities of the term retro and examines its roots, evolution and myriad manifestations ... Throughout, the book seeks to understand how and why the recent past has been transformed into a revolving door of pop historicism ... Based on considerable original research and including rich anecdotal material, the book is aimed at all readers interested in retro as well as twentieth century art, design and consumer culture. Concept for Living Magazine Guffey's analysis is an important complement to design-history books that gloss over cultural undercurrents that help shape the way things look. Winterthur Portfolio
Elizabeth E. Guffey is Professor of Art and Design History at the State University of New York, Purchase, and founding editor of academic journal Design and Culture. She is the author of Drawing an Elusive Line: The Art and Career of Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (2001) and Retro: The Culture of Revival (Reaktion, 2006). She is also vice-president of the Design Studies Forum.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861892904 |
| ISBN 10 | 186189290X |
| Title | Retro |
| Author | Elizabeth E Guffey |
| Series | Foci |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2006-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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