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Design as Art

Description:

An illustrated journey into the artistic possibilities of modern design, by the enfant terrible of Italian art and design for most of the twentieth century

A Penguin Classic

Bruno Munari was among the most inspirational designers of all time, described by Picasso as “the new Leonardo.” Munari insisted that design be beautiful, functional and accessible, and this enlightening and highly entertaining book sets out his ideas about visual, graphic and industrial design and the role it plays in the objects we use everyday. Lamps, road signs, typography, posters, children's books, advertising, cars and chairs—these are just some of the subjects to which he turns his illuminating gaze.


Editorial Reviews

Review

“One of the most influential designers of the twentieth century . . . Munari has encouraged people to go beyond formal conventions and stereotypes by showing them how to widen their perceptual awareness.” —International Herald Tribune

About the Author

Bruno Munari (1907–1998) was an Italian artist and designer who contributed in many fields of both visual (paint, sculpture, film, industrial design, graphics) and non-visual arts (literature, poetry).

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good. Keep in Mind this is Mostly About Product Design

B.C.P. · January 7, 2023

I bought this expecting it to discuss layout for print, etc. It talks about the design of products mostly

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Insight -- Must Have for Your Art/Design Library

K. · February 1, 2019

I have savored every page within this book, read it multiple times. Bruno has captured the essence of the blurred lines between design and art.From the first sentence -- "Today, it has become necessary to demolish the myth of the 'star' artist who only produces masterpieces for a small group of ultra-intelligent..." to the last this book will enlighten creatives from fine art to design. A must have book for your collection IMO.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

M.H. · August 8, 2020

The book came in perfect shape, nothing more to be desired.The book was a great read and provided insight into the views of someone who worked with children and has hence developed a simple yet accurate way of seeing what good and conscious design is and behaves.

5.0 out of 5 stars Munari is a genious

C. · June 2, 2013

Writing in a smooth yet profound way. The book has many chapters, which make it easy to read. I read it in airports and planes (a long trip) and it kept me laughing, it has a fine dose of sarcasm, and learning, Munari doesn't take art and design issues lightly but he remains the best example, other than Italo Calvino himself, of the six principles for literature. I learned more about design and art in those sheets than anywhere else.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great info, small paper back

s.j. · March 20, 2024

Great info, but small paper back with very few graphic examples

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for an artist!

R.H. · January 5, 2020

This was a gift for my son in law. He's an artist and was wanting this book for a long time. On that basis it was 5 star!

5.0 out of 5 stars A better read than I thought

J.B. · September 20, 2011

Bought this on a whim, the cover looked cool and the title was intriguing. I'm a graphic designer by trade. I had no idea who Bruno was but his writing is easy to read. It flows pretty well and you definitely learn a lot. It gives me a bit of extra leverage when I'm defending what my job is and isn't. It's more of a philosophy of design.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring book

K.V. · August 22, 2010

A beautiful book by the 'Leonardo Da Vinci' of product design and the master of playful graphic design to make the kids react and understood. You can learn a lot of this book. About the simplicity in our place we live, in our life and the objects we buy. To do this, Bruno Munari makes a study in japanese traditional way of living.

Five Stars

J. · September 23, 2016

Some very valuable insights in this book.

Fena değil.

b.y. · April 27, 2024

Güzel ve keyifli bir kitap içerik olarak ama baskısı çok kaliteli değil. İçindeki bazı eser örneklerini ve görselleri görmekte zorlanıyorum

a must have for every design lover

l. · February 19, 2025

this is my favorite design book. big Bruno fan. A perfect gift for a non-design person. great book to start your design knowledge

Un clásico! Te ayuda a abrir la mente

Y.B. · June 23, 2024

Te ayuda a abrir la mente y ver el arte de manera distinta, además muy ameno, por algo es un clásico. El único "pero" que le pongo es que la tipografía es muy pequeña y las portadas son muy delgadas, parecen hechas de cartulina, pero por el contenido vale realmente la pena.

bel libro, leggero e stimolante

M. · June 8, 2019

non avendo trovato la versione originale in italiano, ho ripiegato per questa in inglese.

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Product ID: U0141035811
Condition: New

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Design as Art-0
Type: Paperback

AED11961

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Imported From: United States

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Description:

An illustrated journey into the artistic possibilities of modern design, by the enfant terrible of Italian art and design for most of the twentieth century

A Penguin Classic

Bruno Munari was among the most inspirational designers of all time, described by Picasso as “the new Leonardo.” Munari insisted that design be beautiful, functional and accessible, and this enlightening and highly entertaining book sets out his ideas about visual, graphic and industrial design and the role it plays in the objects we use everyday. Lamps, road signs, typography, posters, children's books, advertising, cars and chairs—these are just some of the subjects to which he turns his illuminating gaze.


Editorial Reviews

Review

“One of the most influential designers of the twentieth century . . . Munari has encouraged people to go beyond formal conventions and stereotypes by showing them how to widen their perceptual awareness.” —International Herald Tribune

About the Author

Bruno Munari (1907–1998) was an Italian artist and designer who contributed in many fields of both visual (paint, sculpture, film, industrial design, graphics) and non-visual arts (literature, poetry).

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good. Keep in Mind this is Mostly About Product Design

B.C.P. · January 7, 2023

I bought this expecting it to discuss layout for print, etc. It talks about the design of products mostly

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Insight -- Must Have for Your Art/Design Library

K. · February 1, 2019

I have savored every page within this book, read it multiple times. Bruno has captured the essence of the blurred lines between design and art.From the first sentence -- "Today, it has become necessary to demolish the myth of the 'star' artist who only produces masterpieces for a small group of ultra-intelligent..." to the last this book will enlighten creatives from fine art to design. A must have book for your collection IMO.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

M.H. · August 8, 2020

The book came in perfect shape, nothing more to be desired.The book was a great read and provided insight into the views of someone who worked with children and has hence developed a simple yet accurate way of seeing what good and conscious design is and behaves.

5.0 out of 5 stars Munari is a genious

C. · June 2, 2013

Writing in a smooth yet profound way. The book has many chapters, which make it easy to read. I read it in airports and planes (a long trip) and it kept me laughing, it has a fine dose of sarcasm, and learning, Munari doesn't take art and design issues lightly but he remains the best example, other than Italo Calvino himself, of the six principles for literature. I learned more about design and art in those sheets than anywhere else.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great info, small paper back

s.j. · March 20, 2024

Great info, but small paper back with very few graphic examples

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for an artist!

R.H. · January 5, 2020

This was a gift for my son in law. He's an artist and was wanting this book for a long time. On that basis it was 5 star!

5.0 out of 5 stars A better read than I thought

J.B. · September 20, 2011

Bought this on a whim, the cover looked cool and the title was intriguing. I'm a graphic designer by trade. I had no idea who Bruno was but his writing is easy to read. It flows pretty well and you definitely learn a lot. It gives me a bit of extra leverage when I'm defending what my job is and isn't. It's more of a philosophy of design.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring book

K.V. · August 22, 2010

A beautiful book by the 'Leonardo Da Vinci' of product design and the master of playful graphic design to make the kids react and understood. You can learn a lot of this book. About the simplicity in our place we live, in our life and the objects we buy. To do this, Bruno Munari makes a study in japanese traditional way of living.

Five Stars

J. · September 23, 2016

Some very valuable insights in this book.

Fena değil.

b.y. · April 27, 2024

Güzel ve keyifli bir kitap içerik olarak ama baskısı çok kaliteli değil. İçindeki bazı eser örneklerini ve görselleri görmekte zorlanıyorum

a must have for every design lover

l. · February 19, 2025

this is my favorite design book. big Bruno fan. A perfect gift for a non-design person. great book to start your design knowledge

Un clásico! Te ayuda a abrir la mente

Y.B. · June 23, 2024

Te ayuda a abrir la mente y ver el arte de manera distinta, además muy ameno, por algo es un clásico. El único "pero" que le pongo es que la tipografía es muy pequeña y las portadas son muy delgadas, parecen hechas de cartulina, pero por el contenido vale realmente la pena.

bel libro, leggero e stimolante

M. · June 8, 2019

non avendo trovato la versione originale in italiano, ho ripiegato per questa in inglese.

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