Composition Cutlery and the Swatch Video (VHS/DVD)

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Composition Cutlery and the Swatch Video (VHS/DVD). 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. (20 minutes.) Art History, Art and Photography. 1995