Surreal Things: Surrealism and Design

By Ghislaine Wood

Book Overview

Surrealism, one of the influential movements of the 20th century, had a profound impact on all forms of culture. Containing over 350 illustrations, this book examines its impact in the wider fields of design and the decorative arts and its sometimes uneasy relationship with the commercial world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851775005
• ISBN13: 9781851775002
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 5.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.3" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!

This art catalogue is fantastic. You will learn about how surrealism percolated into capitalism. The images are great. The articles are very interesting. It deals with fashion, ceramics, furniture etc. A must have.