Design2context, Ruedi Baur and Vera Baur Kockot (eds.)

Signs for Peace

An Impossible Visual Encyclopedia

Can one visualize peace? Are there signs, symbols, and images that present a positive image of peace as opposed to receiving their meanings in opposition to war? Over several years of research, the Design2context institute has intensively examined the representation and representability of peace and has compiled a comprehensive collection of images. In order to include a number of historical, cultural, and political perspectives, the archival aspect was supplemented by workshops in crisis regions. The encyclopedia—which, as changed sociopolitical situations continue to arise and call for new pictures, must inevitably remain incomplete—provides a broad overview of the iconography of peace, and is also intended to assist in gaining an understanding of the concept. This book represents a significant contribution to future discussions on the need and desire for peace in political and social life.

Can one visualize peace? Are there signs, symbols, and images that present a positive image of peace as opposed to receiving their meanings in opposition to war? Over several years of research, the Design2context institute has intensively examined the representation and representability of peace and has compiled a comprehensive collection of images. In order to include a number of historical, cultural, and political perspectives, the archival aspect was supplemented by workshops in crisis regions. The encyclopedia—which, as changed sociopolitical situations continue to arise and call for new pictures, must inevitably remain incomplete—provides a broad overview of the iconography of peace, and is also intended to assist in gaining an understanding of the concept. This book represents a significant contribution to future discussions on the need and desire for peace in political and social life.

Edited by Design2context, Ruedi Baur, Vera Baur Kockot

Design: Megan Hall

16,5 x 24 cm, 6 ½ x 9 ½ in

600 pages, 1762 illustrations

paperback

2013, 978-3-03778-243-9, English
CHF 35.00

Ruedi Baur

Ruedi Baur investigates concrete design issues in social contexts, focusing on the development of a comprehensive design approach. In practice, research and teaching, he focuses on orientation, identification, presentation and comprehensibility of complexity. He has developed internationally recognized projects with Intégral Ruedi Baur, now Integral Designers, 10-Milliards-Humains and Civic city. He is professor at the School of Art and Design, HEAD – Geneva, the ENSAD École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris and the University of Strasbourg.

Vera Baur Kockot

Stefanie-Vera Baur Kockot is a sociologist and culture and iconography theorist. She is founder and co-director of the Civic City postgraduate program at the HEAD Genève and the Institute for Critical Research and Sciences in Design, Paris.

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