Russel Wright, Good Design Is for Everyone : In His Own Words: Designs for Living, Home, Woodland Garden

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Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2001-10-05
Publisher(s): Universe Publishing
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Summary

Russel Wright (1904-76) was arguably the most influential U.S. designer of the early twentieth century. A visionary artist who pioneered the fusion of modern design and domestic practicality in his household wares, Wright brought his innovative design to the general U.S. public and changed the face of the American household.

Russel Wright: Good Design Is for Everyone focuses on the most influential and enduring aspects of Wright's art, which called for more informal and easier living through his houseware design and ecologically sensitive landscape design. Good Design collects many of Wright's essays and extensive illustrations, offering significant insight into Wright's philosophies about domestic design and its relationship to the modern American home. This book is both a thorough introduction to Russel Wright's work and a superb study of his creative process.

Table of Contents

Foreword 12(4)
David McAlpin
Preface 16(4)
Annie Wright
DESIGNS FOR LIVING 20(39)
A Singular Artist
22(37)
Dianne H. Pilgrim
In his own words:
Design for the Masses
25(2)
Creating an American Classic
27(23)
The Hard Work of Industrial Design
50(9)
HOME 59(43)
Transforming the American Home
60(42)
Malcom Holzman
In his own words:
The Home as Personal Statement
63(3)
Philosophy of the House
66(33)
Home for a New Lifestyle
99(3)
WOODLAND GARDEN 102(2)
A Temple to Ecological Design
104(2)
Ian McHarg
In his own words:
Passion for Nature
106(15)
Designing for Nature
121
PORTFOLIOS
Designs for Living
29(41)
Home
70(37)
Woodland Garden
107
RESOURCES
RW: Chronology of a Life in Design
18(37)
List of Selected Designs
55(75)
Suggested Reading
130

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