Italian Design (Big art series)

Why did Italy, and in particular Milan, become a great centre of international design after World War II? This book examines this question and presents a chronological review of the most beautiful "linea italiana" products from all areas of daily life by such designers as: Gio Ponti; Joe Columbo; Achille Castiglioni; Aldo Rossi; Carlo Mollino; and Gaetano Pesce.