Designing History
The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House
Our rough guess is there are 76,000 words in this book.
At a pace averaging 250 words per minute, this book will take 5 hours and 4 minutes to read. With a half hour per day, this will take 10 days to read.
How long will it take you?
This book will take an estimated to read at a reading speed averaging words per minute. With 30 minutes per day, this will take to read.
Enter your reading speedYou can take one of our WPM reading speed tests to find your reading speed.
Create a free account to track your reading progress, build your reading list, and set reading goals.
Publication
2020 - Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Language
English
Word Count
76,000 words, Guess
Page Count
304 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-139780847864799
- ISBN-100847864790
- OCLC Control Number1195732066
- Better World Books9780847864799
- Better World BooksP8-CXD-095
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL30158009M
Classifications
- LCCF204.W5 S65 2020
Description
Created for design enthusiasts, political aficionados, and students of Americana, Designing History documents Michael Smith's extraordinary collaboration with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy's iconic work on the White House has a designer of Michael Smith's stature been commissioned to bring a new design spirit to the mansion. Through extensive photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and rich archival material, the book places the Obama White House within the context of the building's storied past and its evolution over the past two centuries. The book beautifully documents the process of updating the country's most symbolic residence, revealing how Smith's collaboration on the decoration, showcasing of artworks, and style of entertaining reflected the youthful spirit of the First Family and their vision of a more progressive, inclusive American society. Ultimately, this book will serve as both a historical document and a voyeur's delight, capturing a specific moment in time for the White House, the Obamas, and the American experience.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet for this book.
Be the first to share your thoughts!