Charles and Ray Eames: Design, Architecture, Exhibitions, Films, and Multimedia Presentations, c. 1940-1978

This course focuses on the most important design partnership of the mid twentieth century (1941–78) and covers the main areas of the work of the Eames office, namely furniture, toys, architecture, interior design, exhibition design, films, and multimedia presentations. The work is contextualized within postwar modern design, particularly in the United States, and, if they wish, students can study the work of relevant designers and filmmakers such as Eero Saarinen, Knoll, George Nelson, Robin and Lucienne Day, and Eva Zeisel. 3 credits.