The Australian Dream: Design of the Fifties

A new look at 1950s Australia.

 Through 10 chapters, this book explores the role played by design in the creation of the "Australian Dream" - from do-it-yourself housing to architect designs; approaches to interior decor; the images of mass media; graphics; fashion; and even gardening.

 The 1950s represents a critical point in Australia's cultural, social, political and economic history - behind a facade of stability and consumerism, complex changes were taking place. In design, the search for national identity, combined with the influence of international Modernism prompted a range of uniguely Australian responses.

A lively and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in art, design, or Australian cultural history