Design: Postmodernism (Design Inspiration from Portland to Prague)

Your handy, inspirational reference guide to the iconic Postmodern style. 

Postmodernism was a reaction to the austere forms and unrelenting rationalism of modernist architecture and design: flat-roofed, concrete buildings and uncomfortable tubular steel chairs. Working from the late 1970s to the1980s, postmodern architects and designers rejected function for function's sake, infusing their buildings, chairs, interiors, and decorative art objects with humor, irony, and light-heartedness instead. 
 

This handy guide brings the movement to life through over 60 key pieces that captured a moment of global rebellion and anarchic fun, from the Memphis Group's bold furniture to the exaggerated architecture of Philip Johnson and Michael Graves. Opening with an introduction by a leading design expert, it takes readers from California to New York, London, Paris, Milan, Stockholm, and Prague. Along the way, you'll discover the creatives and craftsmen who left an enduring design legacy, from elegant living room decor to the bold urban and technological architecture that defined an age. 

• An essential guide to Postmodernism, the movement that turned modernist ideals on their head
• Covers Postmodern product design, graphic design, architecture, interiors, ceramics and textiles 
• Learn how to incorporate Postmodern aesthetics into your home 
• Part of the collectable guidebook Design series, which helps you learn the essential themes of iconic design eras