History of Design. Brief Lecture Course. Textbook

The textbook provides a brief overview of the history of the emergence and development of modern design. The main trends of its development are considered. Definitions of each stylistic direction are given, characteristic features and prerequisites for the formation of various design schools in the 20th century are revealed. The author analyzes the work of outstanding designers - leaders of a particular direction, using examples of their works. The material of the textbook reflects the current state of modern design - its history is brought up to the first decade of the 21st century. The story of the stages of design development is accompanied by expressive illustrations. The educational text is supplemented with control questions for each section and self-assessment tests.
The textbook is intended for students of higher educational institutions studying in the field of 'Design', as well as for teachers and specialists in the field of design.
2nd revised and expanded edition.