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Composition Cutlery and the Swatch
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Section one of this program examines the prodigious volume of products created by Tapio Wirkkala, including the 1963 cutlery set called Composition-a testimonial to the artist's love of nature, kno...
Section one of this program examines the prodigious volume of products created by Tapio Wirkkala, including the 1963 cutlery set called Composition-a testimonial to the artist's love of nature, knowledge of ergonomics, and refined sense of taste. In section two, the sensational Swatch-a pop culture phenomenon-is featured, showing how its styling has helped the Swiss watch industry fight Japanese competition while keeping pace with the times.
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- Creator
- Digital Classics (Firm)
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2010], c1994
- Series
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (20 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- data file
- OCLC
- ocn695002357
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on July 7, 2010.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Finnish Designer (2:21) -- Hands-On Designer (1:49) -- Glass Factory (2:29) -- Nature-Inspired Designs (2:32) -- Swatch Brand (3:01) -- Collectible Swatch (3:04) -- Swatch: Image and Message (3:05)