Cars, Design and Emotions / Automobili, Design ed Emozioni

About Cars, Design and Emotions / Automobili, Design ed Emozioni

Explore the profound connection between humanity and the automobile through the lens of aesthetic pleasure in "Cars, Design and Emotions / Automobili, Design ed Emozioni" by Carlo Bonzanigo. This insightful book, penned by a leading figure in car design with significant roles at Peugeot-Citroën and Pininfarina, delves into the fundamental role that beauty and gratification play in our relationship with cars. Carlo Bonzanigo traces the evolution of the automotive designer profession, offering extensive historical context from the great coachbuilders of the 1920s-1960s to the modern Style Centres of major manufacturers.

Bonzanigo shares personal experiences and examines the unique challenges and choices a car designer faces, balancing artistic vision with industrial realities. Readers will gain an understanding of the concepts and rules that guide a model from initial sketches to mass production, illustrated with concrete examples from iconic brands like Citroën, Peugeot, Maserati, and Pininfarina. The book also features a valuable appendix dedicated to famous car designers, past and present, revealing the creative minds behind many celebrated vehicles often attributed solely to manufacturers. This is a must-read for anyone fascinated by automotive history, industrial design, and the emotional impact of car aesthetics.

Key Details

• Author: Carlo Bonzanigo
• Publisher: Artioli Editore 1899
• Format: Paperback, 168 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• ISBN: 9788877921819

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