Art and Industry – The Principles of Industrial Design, by Herbert Read (Horizon Press 1961), is an authoritative study of the creation of works of art through industrial design.
This is the complete edition of Art and Industry, containing the revisions made by Sir Herbert Read with new material on American production. In this illustrated volume, the great art critic first explores the division between art and industry in our age. By defining the essentials of a work of art and studying machine processes, he arrives at practical principles for the creation of works of art through industrial design. One hundred and thirty photographs illustrate an extensive range of products from all parts of the world – from the factory, the machine itself, bridges and signposts, to household fixtures, glassware, furniture and clothing. Almost every type of machine-made product used in everyday living is examined. Through this work, the reader comes to recognize how vital to our lives are the products of industrial art. This major work is of great value not only to professionals – industrial designers, teachers, art directors, architects and artists – but also to the general reader and student interested in the history and practice of art in relation to society.
– Herbert Read, Art and Industry – The Principles of Industrial Design (Horizon Pres, 1961), excerpt from the book description
The text is in English. The book is profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
Our copy is in good condition. The pages are clean; no markings. The glueing of the binding is fine. The covers show only some small traces of shelf wear and use.
