Bruno Munari: Revolutions of the Water Mill (Part 2)

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The Book Unfolded

Robin Mitchell Cranfield

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Publishing culture from a design perspective. Robin Mitchell Cranfield is a print designer and design instructor at Emily Carr University. Her newest book is 'Wings, Waves, and Webs: Patterns and Nature' for Greystone Kids and her web site is www.robinmitchellcranfield.com.

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Bruno Munari: Revolutions of the Water Mill (Part 2)

The Book Unfolded

36 minutes 16 seconds

1 year ago

Bruno Munari: Revolutions of the Water Mill (Part 2)

This is the second half of the story of designer Bruno Munari's work in publishing for designers, artists, and children. Show notes, image gallery, and a transcript are available at robinmitchellcranfield.com⁠.

This episode looks at Munari’s work between 1962 and 1972, his contributions to the “gentle revolution” in Italian education and his legacy as an industrial designer, and design educator.

Gianni Rodari, Roberto Rossellini, and William Morris feature in this story. Munari's Falklands lamp for Danese and his Abitacolo are highlighted. Books by Munari referenced are Design as Art, Good Design, Xeriographia, La Notte Buia, and Little Yellow Riding Hood. Publishers referenced are Einaudi, Corraini, and Emme Edizioni