AGI Graphic Design Since 1950

Description

The AGI - the Alliance Graphique Internationale - unites the world's leading graphic designers and artists in an professional club of common interest and achievement. Since its inception in 1951, its members have been responsible for the identity design of most of the world's top corporations and institutions as well as for countless examples of globally known packaging, publications, illustration and posters. This book presents biographies of every AGI member to date - about 600 - illustrated by examples of their work, as well as a history of the AGI and its landmark achievements.

CONTENTS:

Foreword

AGI: Graphic Design Since 1950

Introduction: AGI, a Graphic Olympus

AGI, a Logical Product of the 1950s

AGI History in the 1950s: We Want You!

Members' Biographies 1951-1959

The 1960s: Revolution in the Air . . .

AGI History in the 1960s: It's About Communication

Members' Biographies 1960-1969

The 1970s: Heyday?

AGI History in the 1970s: A Time of Consolidation

Members' Biographies 1980-1989

The 1990s: Cold War Exits

AGI History in the 1980s: New Waves Violating Old Rules

Members' Biographies 1980-1989

The 1990s: Cold War Exits

AGI History in the 1990s: The End of Print?

Members' Biographies 1990-1999

The 21st Century: A New Millennium

The AGI Steps into the 21st Century: At Almost 50 Years Old . . .

Members' Biographies 2000-2006

Conclusion

Essays

Members Index

Non-Members Index

Deceased Members

International Executive Committee

Work in Archives

Bibliography

Selected Websites

Credit where credit's due