100 Years 100 Graphic Designers

Author: Tong Huiming, Li Yuting (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The 20th century was the most glorious century in human history so far. The advancement of science and technology and the flourishing of cultural arts pushed human civilization to an unprecedented peak. It was also the century when modern design emerged and matured, with a series of design trends arising alongside social evolution, creating rich material and spiritual wealth for the world and greatly improving the quality of human life. Standing at the threshold of the new century, looking back at the past 100 years, we discover a galaxy of brilliant stars among the vast sea of design creators. These active design masters from different historical periods, with their extraordinary wisdom and transcendent, time-defying creativity, have contributed outstanding works that not only guided the changes in global lifestyles but also became a shared cultural heritage of humankind, regarded by later generations as symbols of social development in the 20th century.
Gathering these brilliant design stars together and condensing the eternal creative heights into a classic form is the main purpose of this "100 Masters of the Century" series. The editors have carefully selected 400 design masters who have had a significant impact on 20th-century design, along with their biographies, representative works, and major design philosophies, organizing them into four volumes: "Product Design," "Graphic Design," "Service Design," and "Furniture Design." Through highly condensed presentations of these magnificent design treasures, the series presents a profound century-long commemorative gift to readers who love and admire excellent design. Each volume is organized by the surnames of the design masters, with their foreign names sorted alphabetically. The introduction to each master consists of approximately 1,000 words of biographical overview, life photos, representative works, and critiques. The series is compiled in accordance with scientific, accurate, objective, and comprehensive principles, avoiding subjective judgments and discussions while leaving space for readers to think for themselves. The series is a precious collection dedicated to readers, allowing us to perceive the essence of design, appreciate the inner beauty, contemplate profound concepts, and elevate our own cultivation through the careers and timeless works of design giants. For design students and professional designers, it helps to build a respectful monument and a forward-looking goal on your growth journey; for design enthusiasts, it serves as a school for cultivating personal taste and expanding aesthetic horizons.
This book, through highly condensed presentations of the magnificent design treasures of 100 design masters, enables readers to perceive the essence of design, appreciate the inner beauty, contemplate profound concepts, and elevate their own cultivation. Each master's introduction is organized by their surname, consisting of approximately 1,000 words of biographical overview, life photos, representative works, and critiques.