Decorative Art 60s

Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook was a popular publication from 1906 to 1980, covering architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics. It became highly prized by collectors and dealers after it went out of print. The 1960s edition focused on the birth of pop in a decade of social, sexual, and political change, with liberation, men rushing to the moon, and the sky being the limit for visual creativity. Ethnic and pop iconography gained equal foothold in the aesthetic, and light was predominant in shaping interiors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook, was a renowned publication dedicated to showcasing the latest trends in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics. Published annually from 1906 until 1980, these yearbooks gained immense popularity and became highly prized by collectors and dealers. Decorative Art 1960s, in particular, delves into the birth of pop art during a decade of significant social, sexual, and political change. The 1960s witnessed a surge of restless energies worldwide, reflected in the design style of the decade. Liberation, space exploration, and the limitless possibilities of visual creativity characterized the era. The concept of lifestyle gained prominence, and while the early years of the decade saw a rivalry between well-crafted objects and industrially manufactured products, by its end, both ethnic and pop iconography had gained equal footing in the aesthetic. Light played a significant role in shaping interiors, with freedom of choice and personal expression becoming the buzzwords for the young consumer. Designers like Panton, Sottsass, Paolozzi, Parisi, Sarpaneva, and Lomazzi responded to this demand by creating innovative and visually striking pieces. Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook, remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of design and the evolution of style. Its pages showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of the past, inspiring contemporary designers and collectors alike.

Weight: 1496g
Dimension: 288 x 228 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836584463