«This is a splendidly lucid and readable book, a distinctive and a
distinguished contribution to Nordic Studies.» (Colin Roth, Centre
for Nordic Studies, University of Sheffield) «Eloquently narrates
with precision and wit the fascinating story of how the objects and
imagery of Danish architecture, design and lifestyle helped satisfy an
appetite for novel and improved ways of living among British consumers
during the postwar decades.» (Martin Søberg, Royal Danish Academy
School of Architecture, Copenhagen) In the decades after the Second
World War, Denmark’s national image in Britain was greatly changed
through the acclaim it received for its modern architecture and
design, which British critics, consumers and entrepreneurs
increasingly came to desire and emulate. Using architecture and design
historical methods, this book relates Danish post-war success in
promoting architecture and design in Britain to wider political and
economic contexts. It also documents and analyses the multiple
contributory aspects of what may now be considered to have been an
early exemplar of the successful marketing of identity through the
outputs of creative industries. In addition, it explains the human
relationships and networks of acquaintances involved in the promotion
of Danish creativity in Britain and of the mutually beneficial
advantages achieved through the Danes’ joint exhibiting of design,
food and lifestyle to build appealing, multi-faceted images of the
nation.
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Architecture, Design and Lifestyle, 1945−1970
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781789972849
Publisert
2023
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter