Pioneers of Design Education

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Author: Thomas A. Geisler, Anna-Sophie Laug, Sandra König, Alexandra Panzert, Kerstin Stöver (eds.)From the middle of the nineteenth century, schools of decorative arts shaped the artistic and technical training of generations of de- signers. Thus, the schools also influenced the character and quality of a large part of decora- tive and industrial art production. Neverthe- less, the history and significance of schools of decorative arts as a global phenomenon have remained largely unexplored. This edited volume is the first to bring together contribu- tions from international experts on schoolsof decorative arts worldwide. A comparison of the various establishments reveals parallel objectives, e.g. the teaching of stylistic knowl- edge and the promotion of good taste, the advancement of female education, and, above all, the desire to compete in a world of intense political and economical rivalry.ISBN 9783422802841. Deutscher Kunstverlag. hb. 336 pages. 150 colour ills. 24 x 17 cm.not yet published Show more