Scandinavian Design Beyond the Myth
Fifty years of Scandinavian Design (paperback edition)

During the 1950s “Scandinavian Design” or “Scandinavian Modern” became a “must” in modern homes, both European and American. The launching of the concept was a pan-Nordic campaign, including a number of big and successful exhibitions, touring the world. And the establishment was the result of an intense cultural and commercial effort, promoted by both Scandinavian and American curators, museums and media. The fascinating story of this success has not been written in one book before – but here it is. It was published in connection with the big exhibition “Scandinavian Design Beyond the Myth”, sponsored by the Nordic Council of Ministers in the event of the 50th anniversary of “Scandinavian Design”. In the book, as in the travelling exhibition, the icons of ”Modern Scandinavian” is shown, along
with the latest interpretations of the concept by young designers from the five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The texts are written by Scandinavian design historians as well as experts from the USA, Germany and Great Britain.

FACTS
Title: Scandinavian Design Beyond
the Myth
Language: English
Graphic design: Gabor Palotai Design
No. of pages: 240
Format: 170x240 mm
Binding: Soft cover
Published in October 2006
ISBN 978-91-85213-30-6

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