Russel Wright: Creating American Lifestyle
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (690 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810932784 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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20, 2001-Mar. 10, 2002 . From the Publisher Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York, Nov
Lindsay Stamm Shapiro is head of exhibitions at New York's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Donald Albrecht is an architect, writer, and independent curator. . Robert Schonfeld, an expert on Russel Wright, is a curatorial consultant specializing in American fine and decorative arts
Justin Linsenmeyer said Awesome. Loved it. Just as described. Awesome. Loved it!. Bravo! This book is a great compliment to the exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt, but more than that. The information here is not more of the same, of what's already been said about Wright in other books. Although some overlap is necessary to tell his story, there are many new . Interesting historical overview Damon Caldwell This is a great book for the Russel Wright collector who wants to know more of the backstory and history of the man and the pottery. But do not confuse this book with a collector's guide. This book will probably not help you to decide if a piece is RW or not, and c
In addition to designing objects for the home, Wright also pioneered the concept of "easier living" for the middle class. Russel Wright (1904-1976) was one of America's great industrial designers. His products are examined, his how-to manuals for achieving modern living and his marketing schemes to bring his products and ideas to the public.. His inexpensive, mass-produced dinnerware, appliances, textiles, and furniture introduced modern design to millions of American households between 1930 and the mid-1960s. This text presents a thorough interpretation of Wright's achievement and his effect on the American domestic environment