The design book of Filippo Orsoni
These pages come from an album of drawings in pen, ink and wash with yellow watercolour. The album contains 306 pages of designs for armour and weapons. These designs were the work of a little-known painter called Filippo Orsoni, from Mantua in northern Italy. One of the pages is dated 1554. Orsoni may have wanted the designs to be published as many are annotated with self-promoting captions that openly tout for business.
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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The Liberty Book of Home Sewing
A showcase of Liberty Art Fabrics to inspire the reader and to provide irresistible original designs for the home.
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Mon 12 September 2011–Mon 23 July 2012
COURSE: Explore major trends and innovations in twentieth century design in this brand new Year Course. You can book the full course, or select individual terms or days. To book year or term tickets phone 020 7942 2211. Mondays, 12 September 2011 – 23 July 2012 (over 3 terms)
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