Whether you're a graphic design devotee or a guru of classic glamour, you’ll swoon as you study this survey of patterns that popped onto the scene during the 1950s! Created by the industry’s leading designers of the day, these textile and wallpaper designs convey the evocative, chic, energetic, and charming styles that emerged alongside the color trends and artistic tastes of the era. From expressive pastoral scenes and quaint postage stamps, to expressive abstractions and kinetic ... More
Whether you're a graphic design devotee or a guru of classic glamour, you’ll swoon as you study this survey of patterns that popped onto the scene during the 1950s! Created by the industry’s leading designers of the day, these textile and wallpaper designs convey the evocative, chic, energetic, and charming styles that emerged alongside the color trends and artistic tastes of the era. From expressive pastoral scenes and quaint postage stamps, to expressive abstractions and kinetic concepts, this compendium by Marnie Fogg traces every twist and turn of the decade in 200 eye-catching examples. Accompanied by notes on burgeoning fashions, production breakthroughs, and artistic inspirations, this swatch-filled survey is a must-read for anyone with an eye for the mid-century modern aesthetic!
