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New Dimensions

New Dimensions

Hardcover

General DesignArchitecture HistoryInterior Design

ISBN10: 1025862228
ISBN13: 9781025862224
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

New Dimensions is a fundamental treatise on the emergence of modern design and the aesthetic principles that defined the early twentieth century. Written by the influential designer Paul T. Frankl, this work explores the transition from traditional ornamentation to the sleek, functional lines of the machine age. Frankl examines the profound impact of the skyscraper on American architecture and interior decoration, advocating for a style that reflects the speed and dynamism of contemporary life.

The book provides a comprehensive look at various facets of decorative arts, including furniture, textiles, and lighting, while championing the Skyscraper style that Frankl himself helped to pioneer. Through insightful commentary on form, color, and materials, New Dimensions serves as both a historical manifesto and a practical guide to the modernist movement. It remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of Art Deco, the evolution of interior design, and the philosophical underpinnings of modern architecture. This work captures a pivotal moment when American design broke free from European traditions to forge a bold, new identity.

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