Finnish Design - A Concise History

In 1961 the V&A held the hugely popular exhibition Finlandia (pictured right) showcasing the best of Finland''s applied art and design. Today, the V&A''s collections continue to reflect the country''s extraordinarily rich material culture, and this book presents a timely study of Finnish design from the late nineteenth century right up to the present day - complete with fully illustrated examples of contemporary design. Featuring iconic designers and brands such as Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj Franck for Iittala and Marimekko, Finnish Design: A Concise History considers the impact of twentieth-century Finnish modernism in its wider historical context and looks at how a flourishing design culture in Finland has continued to play an integral part in the nation''s economy, industry and national identity.

Product details

• Authors: Pekka Korvenmaa
• Publisher: V&a Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2014
• EAN: 9781851778126
• ISBN: 978-1-85177-812-6
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 217 mm x 32 mm
• Series: V & A Publishing
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Kunstgeschichte, Finnland, Kunst, allgemein, DESIGN / General, Englische Bücher / Kunst, Architektur, Fotografie