Book Review: Anni Albers: Selected Writings on Design
Editor: Brenda Danilowitz Publisher: Wesleyan University Press Book Review by: Laxmi Chaandi Anni Albers (1899-1994) was a well-known figure in textile design in the 20th century. She thought of design as a means to the pursuit of wholeness. This book is a collection of her 15 essays on designing with textiles, and related topics. She defined design as “the coalition of form answering practical needs, and form answering aesthetic needs.” The book contains photos of Anni Albers at various ages, as well as photos of the textiles she designed. The range of subjects of the 15 essays within the...
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