Finnish modern design : utopian ideals and everyday realities, 1930-1997 ; [in conjunction with the Exhibition "Finnish Modern Design: Utopian Ideals and Everyday Realities 1930-1997" held at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts fro

This text examines the design achievements of Finland over the last seven decades, focusing on the central and decisive role played by Modernism. It distinguishes Finnish design from that of its Nordic and European neighbours and considers the principal ideas, individuals and influences. This Book Examines The Outstanding Design Achievements Of Finland Over The Last Seven Decades, Focusing On The Central And Decisive Role Played By Modernism. It Is The First Volume In English To Provide A Thorough Account Of The Artistic And Cultural Qualities Of Finnish Design As Distinguished From The Design Of Its Nordic And Other European Neighbors. Also Considered Are The Principal Ideas, Individuals, And Influences That Combined To Produce Finnish Modernism, As Well As Its International Reception. The Book Discusses The Renowned Work Of Such Finnish Architects And Designers As Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj Franck, And Timo Sarpaneva, And Of Manufacturers Including Artek, Arabia, And Marimekko. It Features Separate Discussions Of Architecture, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Metalwork, Jewelry, Product Design, Textiles, And Woodworking And Concludes With A Consideration Of The Position Of Design In Contemporary Finnish Culture. This Book Is The Catalogue For An Exhibition At The Bard Graduate Center For Studies In The Decorative Arts Held From February 26, 1998, To June 1998. The Ambivalence Of Finnish Culture / Jari Ehrnrooth -- The Other Modernism : Finnish Design And National Identity / Harri Kalha -- Architecture And Modern Identity In Finland / Taisto Mäkelä -- Objects For Everyday Life : Aspects Of Finnish Design Since The 1980s / Susann Vihma -- Opportunities And Ideals In Modern Furniture Design In Finland / Pekka Korvenmaa -- National And International Aspects Of Finnish Glass / Kaisa Koivisto -- Simplicity And Materialism In The Design Of Finnish Jewelry And Metalwork / Marianne Aav -- Finnish Textiles En Route To Modernity / Leena Svinhufoud -- Finnish Ceramics : From Everyday Objects To Art / Marianne Aav And Harri Kalha -- Finding A Place In A New World Order : Finland, America And The Design In Scandinavia Exhibition, 1954-1975 / Hildi Hawkins. Marianne Aav And Nina Stritzler-levine, Editors. Published In Conjunction With An Exhibition Held At The Bard Graduate Center For Studies In The Decorative Arts Between Feb. 27 And June 14, 1998. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 399-409) And Index. This beautiful book examines the design achievements of Finland over the past seven decades, focusing on the central and decisive role played by Modernism. It discusses the work of such renowned architects and designers as Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck, as well as of manufacturers, including Arabia and Marimekko.