Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames, perhaps the most famous design partnership of 20th-century America, did pioneering work in furniture, film, architecture, and exhibition design. Now Pat Kirkham interprets their work in depth, probing the lives behind the designs and the nature of the collaboration. 221 illustrations, 16 in color.

Summary

An examination of 20th-century American design partners Charles and Ray Eames. The book interprets their work, probes the lives behind the designs and the nature of the collaboration. It presents a study of their work from 1941 to 1978, re-evaluates Ray's role and explores their early careers.

Product details

• Authors: Pat Kirkham, Pat (Professor Kirkham
• Publisher: The MIT Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.04.1998
• EAN: 9780262611398
• ISBN: 978-0-262-61139-8
• No. of pages: 498
• Dimensions: 195 mm x 253 mm x 30 mm
• Series: Charles and Ray Eames; Charles and Ray Eames
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design