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Gio Ponti, 1891-1979

Master Of Lightness

Overview

Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (18911979) was the creator of a multifaceted oeuvre. Starting off with ceramics and majolika works at the First International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Monza, he moved on to furniture and interior design and built structures of all kinds, from small residential dwellings to high rise buildings, schools, and office blocks. One of his great interests was the theme of the home, for which he continually sought to find new solutions. Ponti colorful, carefree, elegant spaces were designed to inspire optimism in their occupants. The founder and nearly lifelong editor of domus magazine never stopped developing and reinventing his style. This book provides an introduction to Ponti creative process and gives an overview of the various phases of his career.

ISBN 9783836500388
Category Architecture History
Call number NA1123P64 R63 2009
Physical description 96 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
Edition year 2009
Bibliographical references? No
Publisher name Taschen
Publication year 2009
Place of publication Germany
Language English
Is series? No

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