Buttons Through Time
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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60
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""Buttons Through Time"" explores the fascinating evolution of buttons, transforming these seemingly simple fasteners into symbols of status, artistry, and social change.
Delving into design history and material culture, the book reveals how buttons mirror technological advancements and aesthetic preferences throughout human civilization.
For instance, early buttons made of bone and wood evolved into mass-produced plastic and metal closures during the Industrial Revolution, reflecting significant shifts in manufacturing and societal values.
Delving into design history and material culture, the book reveals how buttons mirror technological advancements and aesthetic preferences throughout human civilization.
For instance, early buttons made of bone and wood evolved into mass-produced plastic and metal closures during the Industrial Revolution, reflecting significant shifts in manufacturing and societal values.
The book examines button history through a chronological lens, starting with ancient civilizations and culminating in the modern button industry.
It highlights how buttons have reflected fashion trends, social hierarchies, and gender roles.
Furthermore, the study of buttons provides unique insights into broader social and cultural forces.
By integrating historical narratives with design principles, ""Buttons Through Time"" offers a comprehensive understanding of the button's journey, appealing to historians, fashion enthusiasts, designers, and collectors alike, providing guidance on identifying and interpreting historical buttons.
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