Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams
Fornasetti: Designer of Dreams is the definitive monograph celebrating the life and work of the iconic Italian designer Piero Fornasetti. Written by Patrick Mauriès and published by Thames & Hudson, this volume is an essential reference for collectors, interior designers, and lovers of surrealist art.
Product Overview
Piero Fornasetti established an enduring reputation with a style based on illusionism, architectural perspectives, and personal leitmotifs—such as the sun, playing cards, faces, and fish. He applied his unique decorative vocabulary to an astonishing array of everyday objects, transforming chairs, plates, cabinets, hats, and pianos with unexpected images. This book explores his masterful use of allusion, unsettling visuals, and striking juxtaposition to create whimsical pieces that continue to shock, delight, and inspire modern design.
Key Features & Specifications
- Visual Masterpiece: Features over 600 illustrations, including 116 striking full-color plates that showcase his witty surface decorations and trompe l’oeil style.
- Historical Context: Documents his full career and his prolific partnership with architect Gio Ponti, who famously stated, “He makes objects speak.”
- Format: trade paperback
- Page Count: 288 pages
- Language: English
Whether you are a design student, a professional interior decorator, or a collector of 20th-century decorative arts, this book offers an unparalleled look into a true master’s imagination.
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$ 110.00
