By returning to the etymological roots of iconicity and showcasing objects which are distinctive; memorable; internationally recognised and the subject of significant media attention; this text addresses what we mean by iconic and how that aids our understanding of design and of iconicity. 50 compact chapters examine designs ranging from everyday goods to high-end designer objects and explores how iconicity was established and how it contributes to our understanding of iconic design; by considering production; consumption and legacy alongside similar or contemporaneous objects. The book is divided into five parts; each addressing a thematic locus; arranged in a sequence from the public to the personal. This structure demonstrates that icons are not only a public phenomenon but infiltrate our intimate self-identity; in the form of objects which we carry with us and contribute to our sense of self. With significantly longer object entries than standard texts; this is essential reading for students and scholars of design history; design criticism; design studies and material culture studies; museum studies; art and architectural history; architecture and design practice.
#1464184 in eBooks 2014-12-17 2014-12-17File Name: B00R623GCY
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Short pieces on many Scottish castlesBy Macburger52This is a lighter; more entertaining book on Scottish castles; rather than a long-winded history of tons of facts and fictions. Each piece is only a couple of pages long; and not all of them are about blood and gore; though many are. The only drawback; in my opinion; is that the castles are arranged alphabetically; not regionally.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. wanted more castles and infoBy avid reader U.S.For me; I wanted more info and more castles... this left me wanting. The sketches of castles were charming.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerInteresting book.
