The a history from the steam age to today Gantz, Carroll 1931- creator text bibliography ncu Jefferson, N.C McFarland c2011 2011 monographic eng

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vii, 322 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. "Industrial design is a fundamental component of the traditional consumer experience. This book traces the history of industrial design over three centuries, beginning with the eighteenth-century industrial revolution. It identifies the major figures, organizations, styles and evolutionary events of the profession"-- Pre-1800: Twin revolutions -- 1800-1850: The American system -- 1850-1875: International competition -- 1875-1900: The "new" decorative art -- 1900-1918: Architects take the lead -- 1918-1927: Modern design takes root -- 1927-1936: American modern design -- 1936-1945: Dreams of the future and war -- 1945-1950: Postwar recovery and consolidation -- 1950-1965: Imports and contradictions -- 1965-1985: Challenges and computers -- 1985-2010: Global design -- Appendix I. Biographies -- Appendix II. Past presidents of industrial design organizations. Carroll Gantz. Includes bibliographical references and index. Industrial design History Product design History Technology History TS171.4 .G36 2011 745.2 9780786442546 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786442549 (softcover : alk. paper) 2010043892 DLC 101105 20180116192431.0 16534358