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Made in Italy
Rethinking a Century of Italian Design
Introduction
Goods made or designed in Italy enjoy a profile which far outstrips the country''s modest manufacturing output. Italy''s glorious design heritage and reputation for style and innovation has added value to products made in Italy.
Italian Design's Global Influence
Since 1945, Italian design has commanded an increasing amount of attention from design journalists, critics and consumers. But is Italian design a victim of its own celebrity?
Exploring Italian Design
Made in Italy brings together leading design historians to explore this question, discussing both the history and significance of design from Italy and its international influence.
Design Fields and Notable Figures
Addressing a wide range of Italian design fields, including car design, graphic design, industrial and interior design and ceramics, well-known designers such as Alberto Rosselli and Ettore Sottsass, Jr. and iconic brands such as Olivetti, Vespa and Alessi, the book explores the historical, cultural and social influences that shaped Italian design, and how these iconic designs have contributed to the modern canon of Italian-inspired goods.
