Arts et design, une histoire visuelle, de 1850 à nos jours (book)

Arts and Design, A Visual History, 1850 to the Present (book) by Jonathan Woodham. 2016. 400 pages. Design, The new design bible, Abundantly illustrated reference work. Hardcover book in very good condition except dust jacket and creased cover (see the last 2 photos top left). French version. Abundantly illustrated reference work, Arts & Design, a visual history celebrates creation in all its forms: architecture, wallpaper, furniture, tableware, household and high-tech objects, posters, typography. Organized chronologically, the book presents the history of design, decade by decade, and, based on a few judiciously chosen models, traces a formal history of the chair, the car, the typewriter or the telephone. He has crossed all stylistic trends since 1850, deciphering their techniques and formal daring. It lists brands of everyday objects that have become cult (Liberty, Knoll, IKEA, Muji, etc.) and invites the big names in design, discussing their journey in a few key dates and their emblematic creations, from William Morris to Charles and Ray Eames, from Frank Lloyd Wright to Philippe Starck. A must-have for any design lover.