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B is for Bauhaus

An A-Z of the Modern World
By Deyan Sudjic
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B is for Bauhaus by Deyan Sudjic offers a unique exploration of design, architecture, and culture. Delving into the relationship between these disciplines and everyday life, the book presents an alphabetised collection of essays that reflect on how design shapes our understanding of the world. Sudjic employs his extensive knowledge to provide insightful and thought-provoking commentary on the impact of design in modern society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of design, architecture, and culture. Deyan Sudjic offers insightful reflections on how these elements influence our daily lives and shape modern aesthetics. Ideal for those interested in exploring the profound impact of design in contemporary society.

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B is for Bauhaus

Provides a tool kit for understanding the world around us. This book is about our obsession with collecting, the quest for authenticity and the creation of national identities. It's about Hitchcock's film sets and why we value imperfection. It's about fashion and technology, about politics and art.

This book is an essential tool kit for decoding contemporary culture. It's about what makes a Warhol a genuine fake, the beauty of the jumbo jet, the notion of authenticity, Hitchcock's film sets, the success of Ikea, the creation of national identity, the mania to collect and the value of imperfection.

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A highly eclectic, intensely personal dictionary of design from a leading expert in the field.

This is an essential toolkit for understanding the world around us. It's about our obsession with collecting, the quest for authenticity, and the creation of national identities. It's about Hitchcock's film sets and why we value imperfection. It's about fashion and technology, about politics and art.

A memoir and a master class in musing on modern design . . . It's a collection of thoughtful, absorbing essays about many aspects of modern design, a subject nobody writes better about than Sudjic - Evening Standard

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B is for Bauhaus by Deyan Sudjic is well-praised for its insightful and engaging exploration into modern design. It's described as both a memoir and a series of thoughtful essays covering diverse topics such as the genius of Dieter Rams, the influence of pop culture, and the evolution of everyday objects. Sudjic's writing is noted for its fluidity and authoritative tone, effectively guiding readers through the complexities of design with both academic rigor and cultural insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718199517

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 480

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Arts & Culture Deyan Sudjic Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Deyan Sudjic is Director of the Design Museum. He was born in London, and studied architecture in Edinburgh. He has worked as a critic for the Observer and the Sunday Times, as the editor of Domus in Milan, as the director of the Venice Architecture Biennale, and as a curator in Glasgow, Istanbul and Copenhagen. He is the author of B is for Bauhaus, The Language of Things and The Edifice Complex.

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