Ettore Sottsass: The Glass
Architect and designer Ettore Sottsass's captivating glass creations spanned his entire career, evolving from his collaboration with Murano glass makers in the 1940s to iconic works with the Memphis group in the 1980s. Published on the centenary of Sottsass' birth, this catalogue raisonné delves into his glass and crystal oeuvre. From the vibrant 1970s Vistosi series to the symbolic forms of the 1990s, the book explores his artistic journey, including the Millennium House constructions and renowned Kachinas. With rich images, design analysis, and cultural context, this comprehensive volume stands as the first in-depth study of Sottsass' glass and crystal works.
Architect and designer Ettore Sottsass's captivating glass creations spanned his entire career, evolving from his collaboration with Murano glass makers in the 1940s to iconic works with the Memphis group in the 1980s. Published on the centenary of Sottsass' birth, this catalogue raisonné delves into his glass and crystal oeuvre. From the vibrant 1970s Vistosi series to the symbolic forms of the 1990s, the book explores his artistic journey, including the Millennium House constructions and renowned Kachinas. With rich images, design analysis, and cultural context, this comprehensive volume stands as the first in-depth study of Sottsass' glass and crystal works.
Architect and designer Ettore Sottsass's captivating glass creations spanned his entire career, evolving from his collaboration with Murano glass makers in the 1940s to iconic works with the Memphis group in the 1980s. Published on the centenary of Sottsass' birth, this catalogue raisonné delves into his glass and crystal oeuvre. From the vibrant 1970s Vistosi series to the symbolic forms of the 1990s, the book explores his artistic journey, including the Millennium House constructions and renowned Kachinas. With rich images, design analysis, and cultural context, this comprehensive volume stands as the first in-depth study of Sottsass' glass and crystal works.
