Download or read book Finnish Modern Design written by Marianne Aav and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful book examines the design achievements of Finland over the past seven decades, focusing on the central and decisive role played by Modernism. It discusses the work of such renowned architects and designers as Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck, as well as of manufacturers, including Arabia and Marimekko.