10 Books Similar to Design as Art by Bruno Munari

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Design as Art

by Bruno Munari (1966)

3.85(27 ratings)

How do we see the world around us? The Penguin on Design series includes the works of creative thinkers whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision forever. Bruno Munari was among the most inspirational designers of all time, described by Picasso as 'the new Leonardo'. Munari insisted that design be beautiful, functional and accessible, and this enlightening and highly entertaining book sets out his ideas about visual, graphic and industrial design and the role it plays in the objects we use everyday. Lamps, road signs, typography, posters, children's books, advertising, cars and chairs - these are just some of the subjects to which he turns his illuminating gaze.

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The Medium is the Massage

by Marshall McLuhan (1967)

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Similar to 'Design as Art', this work challenges perceptions about the impact of media and design on society.

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Ways of Seeing

by John Berger (1972)

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Like 'Design as Art', this book offers a critical and accessible look at how we perceive and interpret visual culture.

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In Praise of Shadows

by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (1933)

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Similar to 'Design as Art', this essay explores aesthetics through the lens of cultural traditions and the appreciation of subtlety.

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