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Austerity to affluence : British art & design, 1945-1962 / [Chamberlain, Rayner, Stapleton].

Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Merrell Holberton, 1997.Description: 128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 185894046X :
Other title:
  • British art & design, 1945-1962
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • NK1443 .A88 1997
Summary: In the years following World War II, young artists and designers looked to the future for their inspiration. "Austerity to Affluence" covers British furniture, textiles and haute couture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, domestic equipment and product design, graphic design, and fine art, witnessing the development of Contemporary design. 220 illustrations, 70 in color.
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Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection NK 1443 .A88 1997 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 602599

"Published ... in association with the Fine Art Society and Rayner & Chamberlain, London on the occasion of the exhibition 'Austerity to affluence: British art and design, 1945-1962,' 20 October-14 November 1997"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 128).

In the years following World War II, young artists and designers looked to the future for their inspiration. "Austerity to Affluence" covers British furniture, textiles and haute couture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, domestic equipment and product design, graphic design, and fine art, witnessing the development of Contemporary design. 220 illustrations, 70 in color.

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