The nature and aesthetics of design
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Herbert Press, ©1978Description: 160 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 9780713652864
- 745.4 PYE-N
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Includes index.
First published in pbk. 1982, Great Britain 1983.
In this exposition of the many facets of good design David Pye investigates the scientific nature of function and its tenuous relationship to form. He explores the priority of economy, physical components amd manufacturing technique, and he clarifies the relative utilitarian and aesthetic roles of design.
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