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9781616893866 English 1616893869 A chronological survey of Munari's book designs spanning from 1928-1990, that among to more than 150 books.LIke William Addison Dwiggins, Munari's book designs were just a small part of his overall creative outputPainting, sculpture, photography, poetry, and film were areas that he explored, as well as writing several children's booksA: But what do you use a book for? B: To learn about things or to amuse oneself, in any case to add to one's knowledge of the world. A: Oh, I see, it helps to make life more fun. +B: Yes, very often.--Bruno Munari, Comment to the Prelibri Bruno Munari has always considered books as the preferential means to communicate thoughts, a sort of work of art in itself that could show ideas and convey creativity. As book that deals with Munari's books, this volume aims to put in chronological order his contributions and relationships with the publishing industry, from the very first experiences as a graphic designer to the cooperation with the big national publishing firms, going through his extraordinary innovative projects and his illegible books. Much more than a mere catalogue or bibliography, this book includes a rich introduction dedicated to the different possible courses in Munari's multi-faceted production, that helps to consider it side by side with his contemporary works in the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography and didactics, crossing their different poetics. Also, a bibliographical index of critical essays about Munari is a useful instrument to analyze in depth Munari's works. Bruno Munari (1907-1998) has been no doubt the most eclectic italian artist-designer. Since his very first experiences in the 30s among the artists of the Second Futurism, he always dedicated his creative activity to every form of "experimentation", with a particular attention to the world of children and their games and toys., One of the greatest graphic designers of the twentieth century called by Picasso "the Leonardo of our time" Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari (1907 1998) considered the book the best medium to communicate his visual ideas, showcase his art, and convey his creative spirit. Primarily produced in large quantities for the general public, his more-than-sixty publications from design manuals and manifestos to visionary tactile children's books displayed all the beauty and technical ingenuity of works of art. Munari's Books, the first English-language monograph to focus on his remarkable achievements in publishing, examines in detail his seventy-year legacy in print, from his pioneering work as a graphic designer and collaborations with major publishers to his experimental visual projects and innovative contributions to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and teaching. Featuring critical essays and a wealth of color illustrations, this long-overdue monograph is a visually rich introduction to Munari's remarkably multifaceted career.", One of the greatest graphic designers of the twentieth century--called by Picasso "the Leonardo of our time"--Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari (1907-1998) considered the book the best medium to communicate his visual ideas, showcase his art, and convey his creative spirit. Primarily produced in large quantities for the general public, his more-than-sixty publications--from design manuals and manifestos to visionary tactile children's books--displayed all the beauty and technical ingenuity of works of art. Munari's Books, the first English-language monograph to focus on his remarkable achievements in publishing, examines in detail his seventy-year legacy in print, from his pioneering work as a graphic designer and collaborations with major publishers to his experimental visual projects and innovative contributions to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and teaching. Featuring critical essays and a wealth of color illustrations, this long-overdue monograph is a visually rich introduction to Munari's remarkably multifaceted career., One of the greatest graphic designers of the twentieth century-called by Picasso the Leonardo of our time"-Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari (1907-1998) considered the book the best medium to communicate his visual ideas, showcase his art, and convey his creative spirit. Primarily produced in large quantities for the general public, his more-than-sixty publications-from design manuals and manifestos to visionary tactile children's books-displayed all the beauty and technical ingenuity of works of art. Munari's Books , the first English-language monograph to focus on his remarkable achievements in publishing, examines in detail his seventy-year legacy in print, from his pioneering work as a graphic designer and collaborations with major publishers to his experimental visual projects and innovative contributions to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and teaching. Featuring critical essays and a wealth of color illustrations, this long-overdue monograph is a visually rich introductionto Munari's remarkably multifaceted career."
9781616893866 English 1616893869 A chronological survey of Munari's book designs spanning from 1928-1990, that among to more than 150 books.LIke William Addison Dwiggins, Munari's book designs were just a small part of his overall creative outputPainting, sculpture, photography, poetry, and film were areas that he explored, as well as writing several children's booksA: But what do you use a book for? B: To learn about things or to amuse oneself, in any case to add to one's knowledge of the world. A: Oh, I see, it helps to make life more fun. +B: Yes, very often.--Bruno Munari, Comment to the Prelibri Bruno Munari has always considered books as the preferential means to communicate thoughts, a sort of work of art in itself that could show ideas and convey creativity. As book that deals with Munari's books, this volume aims to put in chronological order his contributions and relationships with the publishing industry, from the very first experiences as a graphic designer to the cooperation with the big national publishing firms, going through his extraordinary innovative projects and his illegible books. Much more than a mere catalogue or bibliography, this book includes a rich introduction dedicated to the different possible courses in Munari's multi-faceted production, that helps to consider it side by side with his contemporary works in the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography and didactics, crossing their different poetics. Also, a bibliographical index of critical essays about Munari is a useful instrument to analyze in depth Munari's works. Bruno Munari (1907-1998) has been no doubt the most eclectic italian artist-designer. Since his very first experiences in the 30s among the artists of the Second Futurism, he always dedicated his creative activity to every form of "experimentation", with a particular attention to the world of children and their games and toys., One of the greatest graphic designers of the twentieth century called by Picasso "the Leonardo of our time" Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari (1907 1998) considered the book the best medium to communicate his visual ideas, showcase his art, and convey his creative spirit. Primarily produced in large quantities for the general public, his more-than-sixty publications from design manuals and manifestos to visionary tactile children's books displayed all the beauty and technical ingenuity of works of art. Munari's Books, the first English-language monograph to focus on his remarkable achievements in publishing, examines in detail his seventy-year legacy in print, from his pioneering work as a graphic designer and collaborations with major publishers to his experimental visual projects and innovative contributions to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and teaching. Featuring critical essays and a wealth of color illustrations, this long-overdue monograph is a visually rich introduction to Munari's remarkably multifaceted career.", One of the greatest graphic designers of the twentieth century--called by Picasso "the Leonardo of our time"--Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari (1907-1998) considered the book the best medium to communicate his visual ideas, showcase his art, and convey his creative spirit. Primarily produced in large quantities for the general public, his more-than-sixty publications--from design manuals and manifestos to visionary tactile children's books--displayed all the beauty and technical ingenuity of works of art. Munari's Books, the first English-language monograph to focus on his remarkable achievements in publishing, examines in detail his seventy-year legacy in print, from his pioneering work as a graphic designer and collaborations with major publishers to his experimental visual projects and innovative contributions to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and teaching. Featuring critical essays and a wealth of color illustrations, this long-overdue monograph is a visually rich introduction to Munari's remarkably multifaceted career., One of the greatest graphic designers of the twentieth century-called by Picasso the Leonardo of our time"-Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari (1907-1998) considered the book the best medium to communicate his visual ideas, showcase his art, and convey his creative spirit. Primarily produced in large quantities for the general public, his more-than-sixty publications-from design manuals and manifestos to visionary tactile children's books-displayed all the beauty and technical ingenuity of works of art. Munari's Books , the first English-language monograph to focus on his remarkable achievements in publishing, examines in detail his seventy-year legacy in print, from his pioneering work as a graphic designer and collaborations with major publishers to his experimental visual projects and innovative contributions to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and teaching. Featuring critical essays and a wealth of color illustrations, this long-overdue monograph is a visually rich introductionto Munari's remarkably multifaceted career."