Fallan, Kjetil

Design history : understanding theory and method / Understanding theory and method Kjetil Fallan. - xix, 207 pages : illustrations, 24 cm

Firs published in 2010 by Berg.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Historygraphy -- Theory and methodology -- Epistemology.

"... traces the development of the discipline, explaining how it draws from art history, industrial design, cultural history and material culture studies. The core of the book then analyses the seminal methodologies used in Design History today. The final section highlights the key issues concerning knowledge and meaning in design." --publisher

9781847885371 1847885373 9781847885388 1847885381

2009048433

GBA987294 bnb


Design--Historiography
Design--Philosophy
Industrial design--Philosophy--Historiography

NK1175 / .F3553 2014