Includes bibliographical references (pages 328-329) and indexes.
Contents:
Essays. Charles & Ray Eames: partners in life, design, film, and multi-media, 1941-78 / Pat Kirkham ; Evolution instead of revolution: the furniture of Charles & Ray Eames / Jolanthe Kugler ; Getting big: Herman Miller goes global / Amy Auscherman ; Exporting the American way of life: how Eames furniture came to Europe / Matthias Pühl -- Catalogue of works -- Appendix.
Summary:
"Through models, material studies, prototypes and production examples of the Eames estate held at the Vitra Design Museum, this publication aims to reconstruct the genesis of the most relevant furniture designs by Charles and Ray Eames and shed light on their influence on the development of new and innovative materials. New insights into the thought processes and work practices of this legendary couple are revealed, designers whose work was driven by philosophical ideals that privileged knowledge, discovery and discipline, and embraced the potential of technology and science for the common good" -- Publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.