The 1950s American Home
Download or Read eBook The 1950s American Home PDF written by Diane Boucher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Diane Boucher |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2013-06-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780747813835 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0747813833 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The 1950s American Home by : Diane Boucher
Book excerpt: Modern living began with the homes of the 1950s. Casting aside the privations of the Second World War, American architects embraced the must-have mod-cons: they wrapped fitted kitchens around fridges, washing machines, dishwashers and electric ovens, gave televisions pride of place in the living room, and built integrated garages for enormous space-age cars. So why was this change so radical? In what ways did life change for people moving into these swanky new homes, and why has the legacy of the 1950s home endured for so long? Diane Boucher answers these questions and more in this colorful introduction to the homes that embody the golden age of modern design.
