20th Century Design: Between the Wars, 20s and 30s

20th Century Design documents the evolution of design and technology throughout the century. The series charts the explosive effects of art, everyday life, politics, and the new technologies of the time on the development and progression of design. Also enjoy our companion series 20th Century Fashion (pg.56), which documents the evolution of clothing from the 1900s to 1990s.The evolution of art deco looks at modernism, from post-World War I optimism through the Great Depression to the outbreak of World War II. Learn about design classics, such as the Bakelite radio and the Chrysler Building, and designers from Clarice Cliff to Buckminster Fuller. Discover the technologies of the time, such as mass-produced plastics.Jackie Gaff is the author of '20th Century Design: Between the Wars, 20s and 30s', published 2000 under ISBN 9780836827064 and ISBN 0836827066.