Masterpieces of Italian Design

From the elegant modernism of Franco Albini in the 1930s to the organic designs of Patricia Urquiola in the 21st century, the phrase "made in Italy" has long signified innovative industrial design that verges on art. This beautifully illustrated visual history traces the development of industrial design in Italy through profiles of some of its most notable practitioners and their signature works, seen in more than 200 color photos and drawings. Here are such Italian masters as Achille Castiglioni, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Bruno Munari, Ettore Sottsass, and Marco Zanuso, as well as a roster of international designers who were able, finally, to realize their visions in Italy.