Design and Aesthetics: A Reader is a comprehensive student reader on design history and aesthetic theory. It includes contributions from many of the writers whose work has been foundational to these two fields; including classic articles by Raymond Williams and Roger Scruton; and newer articles which provide an overview of current concerns and debates. The role of design in the world today has aroused much controversy. The first half of this book deals with the main arguments which have emerged from contemporary analysis of its role in the communication process. Essays focus on the question of absolute aesthetic standards versus cultural relativism; and the role of objects in cultural and social life. The second part turns to particular areas of design history; ranging from architecture and pottery to the history of dress. These two main sectors are prefaced by contextualising introductions by Jerry Palmer and Mo Dodson.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is kind of architecture history of Italian period in Libya and East AfricaBy AymenIt is interesting to understand Italian architecture and urban design history in Libya and east Africa during Italian occupation.I new more about the main architects and their style in that period. There is no much references talk about this aspect; so I like it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Captivating and Intriguing. There is a place in history for this book.By ZakI love this book. For so many years; I have sought information and material on this very subject; to no avail.Not any more. Everything you wanted to know about italian colonial architecture ( Modernist architecture in its purist form).I couldnt believe it. I finally found what I was looking for.Thank you Professor Fuller for this book and your hard work on it.Beautiful is my describtion. A rare book on a rare subject.DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS BOOK!!!!