Button Design History
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Button Design History unveils the surprising story of the button, an object often overlooked, yet deeply intertwined with human history. This book elevates the humble button, revealing its evolution from basic fasteners to complex design elements. It argues that buttons are more than mere closures; they're tangible reflections of technological progress, economic conditions, and cultural values. The book will appeal to those interested in design history and fashion history.
The book traces the button's journey chronologically, from archaeological discoveries to Renaissance craftsmanship and mass production. Each chapter explores specific eras, like the utilitarian military buttons. Supported by diverse evidence, it offers a unique perspective on how design thinking has shaped button aesthetics. This approach provides designers with inspiration, historians with social insights, and collectors with a deeper understanding of button lore.
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