Design as Art

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.

Author: Bruno Munari
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 05/01/2009
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.00h x 4.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780141035819
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
Bruno Munari (1907-1998) was an Italian artist and designer who contributed in many fields of both visual (paint, sculpture, film, industrial design, graphics) and non-visual arts (literature, poetry).