With nearly 4000 entries, The Design Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive design reference guide to date. Compiled by art historian Mel Byars in consultation with an international team of design experts, it provides detailed coverage of the decorative and applied arts. Entries focus on designers, firms, materials, groups, and movements in Western and Eastern Europe, North and South America, Australia, and Japan, beginning in the late 1800s and continuing through to today.With detailed information on furniture, textiles, glass, metalware, and products in other media, The Design Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource. Designer entries include both legendary names and lesser-known figures, with dates, biography, details of design education, major works, exhibitions and awards, and bibliography. Extensive listings of international and specialized exhibitions are provided.In four photographic sections, over 100 black-and-white images illustrate important examples of metalware, textiles, glassware, ceramics, plastics, furniture, and industrial designs.From Aalto to Zwollo, Acerbis to Zuber, aluminum to wicker, ADSA to Zziggurat, the Aesthetic movement to the Vienna Secession, The Design Encyclopedia provides the personalities, products, and influences on the world of design in one complete volume. Read Less