Otto Neurath

Otto Neurath – The Language of the Global Polis, NAI Publishers, 2011

This book traces Neurath’s global understanding of the modern metropolis as a ‘global polis’, representing an idea about collectivity premised on cultural and linguistic universality. Although much attention has been given to Neurath’s achievements in the field of graphic design and philosophy, he has never been treated in the context of urbanism and architecture.

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  • Format Book
  • Designer/s Otto Neurath
  • Year 2011
  • Client/Publisher NAI Publishers
  • Size 172mm x 222mm
Otto Neurath
Otto Neurath (December 10, 1882–December 22, 1945). Neurath is best known for his work on creating the visual language Isotype. (International System of Typographic Picture Education), where he used graphical representation to explain facts, statistics and data in accessible ways. Explore related designers including Gerd Arntz and El Lissitzky. See also Constructivism and 1920s graphic design history.

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