This attractive series reveals the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Each title in the series includes a free CD of high resolution images. The Fifties showcases the work of some of the most dynamic artists, designers and manufacturers of the 1950s from the V&A's textile and wallpaper collections. The artists and designers highlighted include Lucienne Day, Joan Miro, Jacqueline Groag, Tom Mellors and Frank Lloyd Wright.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Rae45
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great small book. It has beautiful bright and vivid images of some of V&A museums collection of wallpaper, prints and textile designs.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Oska
Format:Hardcover
What I wanted was a selection of patterns that gave a flavour of the Fities - and this little book amply provided that. The small amount of text is relevant and informative; there are over 60 colour reproductions of textile and fabric designs in the book itself and 70 patterns on the CD which comes with the book - some of them repeats of the ones in the book.
The CD should open in most image software.
While you are invited to use the images as inspiration and a resource,you are also asked to respect the V&A's intellectual property. Whilst permission should be sought for commercial use, the museum's commitment to design means that "securing permissions should be reasonable and quick".
As an initial dip into Fifties patterns, I think this is really excellent value. The short bibliography looks helpful.
The CD should open in most image software.
While you are invited to use the images as inspiration and a resource,you are also asked to respect the V&A's intellectual property. Whilst permission should be sought for commercial use, the museum's commitment to design means that "securing permissions should be reasonable and quick".
As an initial dip into Fifties patterns, I think this is really excellent value. The short bibliography looks helpful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By M. Cannon
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you like patterns then the book gives you paterns, gave it as a gift seemed popular and still floating under the coffee table.
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fabulous and quite delicious patterns
What a beautifully put together little book. Concise and full of interesting and attractive patterns. Also, there is a CD with extra info. Very good value.
Published 1 month ago by kc
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Useful
Very useful source of contextual textile prints from the 50s.
I hope to purchase more of the V&A books in the future.
I hope to purchase more of the V&A books in the future.
Published 2 months ago by Yanii
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V&A The Fifties
I got this for my daughter who is an art and textiles student - she loved it! Would recommend it.
Published 4 months ago by Bertie
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Another present for the wife
On her wishlist of books again so I couldn't go wrong and she absolutely loved it.
It sits on the bookshelf in the main room of the house - that's how well she regards... Read more
It sits on the bookshelf in the main room of the house - that's how well she regards... Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Wilkinson
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V&A Pattern: The Fifties
V&A Pattern: The Fifties
As one would expect from the Victoria and Albert museum a very detailed book of a decade of material patterns. A very nice little book.
As one would expect from the Victoria and Albert museum a very detailed book of a decade of material patterns. A very nice little book.
Published 14 months ago by Lawrie
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Excellent book.
For anyone interested in textiles this is a truly valuable resource. Full of wonderful patterns & graphic images it is anexcellent book for the price. Strongly recommended.
Published 15 months ago by Y. K. Autie
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Inspirational gift
perfect little gift to inspire... great vintage colours and patterns from the V&A! If you are looking for fifties style ideas then a great handbook to have at hand
Published 15 months ago by twilkhu
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A good one for the collection
Whe I purchased this book I assumed it was going to be more substantial than a teeny weeny pocket book BUT this is a good little book! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Shop Girl
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great introduction to fifties print
This book is compact but clearly demonstrates an array of fifties print. Some are easily recognised such as Lucian Day and others are more obscure. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2011 by Fiona
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Wonderful
The images are stunning and the free CD was a real bonus - high definition images you can use at home.
Published on 1 Jan 2011 by Mark
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