Dutch Moderne: Graphic Design from De Stijl to Deco

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Summary: Well, of course it's good, it's Steven Heller.
Review: As a design student, it is very important for me to have an understanding of design history. Heller, being one of the most prominent design writers, has produced many of my favorite books. Thia book not only discusses a period in design history, but is itself designed well. This book covers a fascinating period in Dutch design, and includes many beautiful color images. I have often recommended this book, as well as many others by Heller, to friends, who are also designers. If you find this book enjoyable, I would also recommend similar books by Heller, which cover nearly the same period in other countries. Try out German Modern and French Modern perhaps.

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Summary: Dutch Treat
Review: This is another excellent volume in Heller's and Fili's extensive series covering art deco commercial art of the twenties and thirties. There are hundreds of beautiful images here, most in color, all very well-reproduced and on thick, high-quality pages. The images are well-chosen and are all striking in color and design, and are a great inspiration to the designer and a visual treat for the casual art-lover or pop culture enthusiast. Advertising and political and poster art were in a golden age during this period. The fairly sparse commentary is intelligent and provides context for the work documented here.

Rating:
Summary: Dutch Treat
Review: This is another excellent volume in Heller's and Fili's extensive series covering art deco commercial art of the twenties and thirties. There are hundreds of beautiful images here, most in color, all very well-reproduced and on thick, high-quality pages. The images are well-chosen and are all striking in color and design, and are a great inspiration to the designer and a visual treat for the casual art-lover or pop culture enthusiast. Advertising and political and poster art were in a golden age during this period. The fairly sparse commentary is intelligent and provides context for the work documented here.