"Published in conjunction with the exhibition ... at the Whitney Museum, September 19, 1985-February 16, 1986"--Page iv
Includes bibliographical references.
1900-1915: Tradition and reform / David A. Hanks with Jennifer Toher -- 1915-1930: Traditionalism and design: old models for new / David Gebhard -- 1930-1945: The world of tomorrow: the future with a past / Rosemarie Haag Bletter -- 1945-1960: The rationalist period / Esther McCoy -- 1960-1975: The interior landscape and the politics of change / Martin Foller -- 1975-1985: Total style / Lisa Phillips.
Introd. by Lisa Phillips. Introd. by Lisa Phillips.
The first major survey of the genius of 20th-century American design, presenting the best of American furniture, industrial design, and decorative objects selected by a distinguished team of art and architectural historians.