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Design History has become a complex and wideranging discipline. It now examines artefacts from conception to development, production, mediation, and consumption. Over the last few decades, the discipline has developed a diverse range of theories and methodologies for the analysis of objects. Design History presents the most comprehensive overview and guide to these developments.The book first traces the development of the discipline, explaining how it draws from Art History, Industrial Design, Cultural History and Material Culture Studies. The core of the book then analyses the seminal methodologies used in Design History today. The final section highlights the key issues concerning knowledge and meaning in Design. Throughout, the aim is to present a concise and accessible introduction to this complex field.A map to the intellectual landscape of Design History, the book will be an invaluable guide for students and a very useful reference for scholars.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Design History: Understanding Theory and Method'? A: The book focuses on the evolution of Design History as a complex discipline that examines artefacts from their conception to consumption, analyzing various theories and methodologies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Design History: Understanding Theory and Method' is Kjetil Fallan.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Design History: Understanding Theory and Method'? A: The book covers the development of Design History, methodologies used in the field, and key issues regarding knowledge and meaning in design.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 1, 2010.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Design History: Understanding Theory and Method'? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Design History: Understanding Theory and Method' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be a concise and accessible introduction to the complex field of Design History, making it suitable for students and newcomers.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is an illustrated edition.