‘This volume explains the artistic development of modern art from its impressionistic beginnings in the 19th century to the pluralistic art scene of the present, showing this movement as a completed development in art history. The Art of Modernism , illustrated with more than 950 images, follows the parallel developments in science, philosophy, politics, and social history of the 20th century, underlining the interconnecting facets in the various disciplines. Based on more than ten years of systematic research, this volume draws a picture of the development of Modernism as a continuous, unified and meaningful whole.’
Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles
A profile of British designer Dennis Bailey, featured in Modernist Graphic Design in Britain 1945–1980 by Ian McLaren and Tony Pritchard, exploring his early influences and role in shaping post-war modernist graphic design in Britain.
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Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content
Last year (2024), I came across a selection of his design work for n+m: Naturwissenschaft und Medizin (Natural Science and Medicine) magazine. Erwin Poell's work for n+m magazine, which was published between 1964 and 1971 by C.F. Boehringer & Söhne, is a fantastic example of engaging and accessible data visualisation.
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content
Before ascending to fame within the contemporary art scene, Warhol enjoyed a thriving career as a commercial artist. His illustration work was commissioned by various magazines, including The New Yorker, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar.
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