Content includes:
Contemporary Bible Illustration (W. Sulser)
Mosaic Pavements in Pompeii (Arturo Stenico)
Rene Gruau (Francois Stahly)
Andre Francois (Charles Rosner)
Leo Lionni (Georgine Oeri)
Richard Erdoes (F. Kraner)
Menus. Gastronomy and Modern Design (Manuel Gasser)
The Earliest Printed European Books (H. Th. Musper)
Steven Sykes. An English Potter (C.G. Tomrley)
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The book "Modern Man In The Making" (1939), is a fantastic example of Neurath's work. The book uses Isotype's principles with text to illustrate complex societal issues like globalisation and war's impact on economies, prioritising visual recognition through symbols to aid in memorability—a philosophy that remains paramount in design today.
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Design Archive Feature, Design Education, Members Only Content, Movements
The Bauhaus approach to design emphasised simplicity, functionality, and the integration of modern technologies and materials. A century later, many of the principles taught at the school remain fundamental to contemporary design practices.
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Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Poster Design
Blase’s long-term clients were Staatstheater Kassel (Kassel State Theater) and Atlas Films. Karl Oskar Blase produced countless posters for these two organisations. It’s not surprising considering Blase designed posters for the Staatstheater for twelve years between 1966 and 1978.
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