Naïve : modernism and folklore in contemporary graphic design

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Title:

Author:

Klanten, Robert.

ISBN:

9783899552478

Publication Information:

Berlin : Gestalten, 2009.

Physical Description:

175 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Abstract:

"A minimalist design vocabulary is currently being reinvented by a troop of young graphic designers who are rediscovering the stylistic elements reminiscent of classic graphic design such as silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work. [book title] documents this extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contemporary graphic design."--Back cover.

Subject Term:

Graphic arts -- History -- 21st century -- Catalogs.

Art, Modern -- 21st century -- Catalogs.

Added Author:

Klanten, Robert.

Hellige, Hendrik.

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Naïve documents the extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contemporary graphic design. This compilation introduces a new wave of young designers who are rediscovering the stylistic elements reminiscent of classic graphic design such as silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work. Inspired by 20th Century American legends such as Saul Bass, Charley Harper and Alexander Girard, the burgeoning designers and their work showcased this in this book are inspiring, ranging from illustrations, poster art, Edited byials, book covers and record sleeves to stationary and textiles.