Austerity to Affluence: British Art & Design 1945-1962

In the years following World War II, young artists and designers looked to the future for their inspiration. "Austerity to Affluence" covers British furniture, textiles and haute couture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, domestic equipment and product design, graphic design, and fine art, witnessing the development of Contemporary design. 220 illustrations, 70 in color.