The simplest and most ancient of all decorative
markings, stripes continue to fascinate. Natural inspirations in
the forms of zebra stripes, rippled sand dunes, and intricately
gnarled wood grain have led us to use stripes in every permutation:
on human bodies from elaborate woven textiles to the iconic Breton
T-shirt to sharp pin-striped suits, in art from the earliest cave
paintings to vibrant op art canvases, and in industrial design from
World War II-era dazzle battleships to the ubiquitous bar code.
Their appeal endures. With over 250 full-colour images, "Stripes:
Design Between the Lines" provides a wholly original look at one of
the most recognizable patterns of all time. The illustrations
create a rollicking visual ride while the accompanying text by
turns witty and weighty shows how these potent, sometimes charged
symbols have even changed the course of world history.
關於作者:
Noted design editor and writer Linda O''Keeffe
has been involved in design for over three decades, including
sixteen years as the creative director at "Metropolitan Home"
magazine. She currently contributes to a variety of shelter and
architecture publications, lectures, moderates panels, and appears
regularly on radio and television design programs. She is the
author of "Brilliant: Design in White "The Monacelli Press,
2011," Shoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers
More" and "The Seven Deadly Sins of Decorating."