Publisher's Synopsis
From religious art and rococo furniture to pieces inspired by the iPod, the unique collection of the MAK—Frankfurt's museum of applied arts—is spotlighted in this detailed guide. Illustrating the museum's dedication to the collection and conservation of aesthetic design in daily life, this book demonstrates how the featured pieces span different time periods and geographical regions. The inventory lists more than 70,000 objects from around the world, many of them exhibited in "period rooms," which present them in their historical contexts. This personal, handy companion guides visitors through each individual collection, providing space in which to note personal observations.
