Design as Art
Design as Art by Bruno Munari, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 20, 2009, is an illustrated exploration of modern design’s artistic possibilities. This 224-page book presents Munari’s insights into visual, graphic, and industrial design, emphasizing the importance of beauty, functionality, and accessibility in everyday objects.
Readers will discover Munari’s thoughts on a variety of subjects, including lamps, road signs, typography, and children’s books. The book delves into the philosophy and aesthetics of design, showcasing how these elements influence the objects we encounter daily. Through this engaging narrative, Munari invites readers to appreciate the intersection of art and design in contemporary life.
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An illustrated journey into the artistic possibilities of modern design, by the enfant terrible of Italian art and design for most of the twentieth century
A Penguin Classic
Bruno Munari was among the most inspirational designers of all time, described by Picasso as “the new Leonardo.” Munari insisted that design be beautiful, functional and accessible, and this enlightening and highly entertaining book sets out his ideas about visual, graphic and industrial design and the role it plays in the objects we use everyday. Lamps, road signs, typography, posters, children’s books, advertising, cars and chairs—these are just some of the subjects to which he turns his illuminating gaze.
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