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Cindi Strauss

    Radical
    Ornament as art
    Electrifying Design
    • 2021

      Electrifying Design

      A Century of Lighting

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring the evolution of modern lighting design, this book highlights key materials and the innovators who have shaped the field. It delves into the significant impact of lighting on architecture and daily life, showcasing how design choices influence aesthetics and functionality. Through a comprehensive survey, it reveals the interplay between technology and creativity, offering insights into the transformative power of light in contemporary environments.

      Electrifying Design
    • 2020

      Radical

      Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freedman Collection

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of politics and aesthetics, this collection showcases Italian Radical design from 1965 to 1985 through nearly 70 objects and architectural models. It features seven interviews with key designers and architects, providing insights into their revolutionary approaches that challenged Modernism. Acclaimed author Germano Celant contributes an essay that contextualizes the movement's significance, making this a comprehensive examination of a pivotal era in design history.

      Radical
    • 2007

      Ornament as art

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      A catalogue of the contemporary jewellery to be found in the Helen Drutt Williams collection in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

      Ornament as art