Ettore sottsass

Édition en anglais

Thome Phillipe - Collection Design

492 pages, parution le 31/08/2017

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Résumé

The life and work of Ettore Sottsass is more relevant than ever, with exhibitions around the world and renewed collector interest in the Memphis movement. Now available in a new format, this book, packed with beautiful images taken from the extensive Sottsass archives and including drawings and sketches from the designer's countless sketchbooks, explores his entire career from the 1940s to the 2000s, covering everything from his architectural projects and product design to his jewellery, sculpture, and graphics.
- Philippe Thomé was born in Geneva in 1951.
In 1991 he was awarded a doctor of letters by the University of Geneva, having written his thesis on the work of Ettore Sottsass. He taught history of art at the universities of Geneva and Lausanne, and history of architecture and design at ECAL (School of Art and Design, Lausanne).
Key Selling Points - This year marks the hundredth anniversary of Sottsass's birth, and a decade since his death - Interest in Sottsass's career peaks this year, with major international exhibitions planned, including at the Cini Foundation in Venice and at The Met Breuer in New York - The new format offers great value while showcasing every aspect of Sottsass's illustrious career - from architecture, product design, glass, and ceramics to photography and graphic design - Richly illustrated with exclusive images from the Sottsass archives, alongside the best of his countless drawings and sketches

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Phaidon
Auteur(s)	Thome Phillipe
Collection	Design
Parution	31/08/2017
Nb. de pages	492
Format	23.7 x 32.7
Couverture	Relié
Poids	3244g
EAN13	9780714875200