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A decade marked by innovation, freedom and the explosion of pop culture
Taschen 's 60's Decorative Art explores the creative effervescence of a decade marked by unprecedented social, cultural, and political change. At the dawn of pop culture, the 1960s saw the emergence of vibrant design that reflected a changing world. The spirit of freedom permeated all aspects of life, while space exploration and technological advances continually pushed the boundaries of what was possible. In this context of exaltation, the concept of "lifestyle" emerged as an essential component of design, reflecting a desire to express one's individuality through one's environment.
When color, shapes and popular iconography redefine interiors
While the early part of the decade still held a certain tension between craftsmanship and industrial production, this opposition gradually faded in favor of an aesthetic in which pop and ethnic influences took hold. Color, experimentation with forms and materials, and popular iconography redefined interiors, shattering the conventions of postwar modernism. Light became a central element of interior design, used not only to illuminate, but also to sculpt spaces and amplify their expressiveness.
Visionary designers serving a changing lifestyle
Far from rigid standards, young consumers of the 1960s sought above all diversity, customization and freedom of choice. To meet this new demand, visionary designers such as Verner Panton, Ettore Sottsass, Eduardo Paolozzi, Ico Parisi, Timo Sarpaneva and Gionatan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi pushed the boundaries of design. Their bold, playful and innovative works not only captured the energy of their time, but also laid the foundations for an aesthetic language that still resonates today.
- authors: Charlotte & Peter Fiell
- languages: English, French and German
- 576 pages
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 7.7" | 19.6 cm |
| Height | 10" | 25.5 cm |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs | 1.5 kg |
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