Early Modernism: Swiss & Austrian Trademarks of the 1920-1950 Castle in the Stars first verified in 1940 and

first verified in 1940 and still valid at the start of the 21st century

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Early Modernism: Swiss & Austrian Trademarks of the 1920-1950 Castle in the Stars first verified in 1940 andAuthor John Mendenhall has gathered over 600 Swiss & Austrian trademarks. Taking a cue from Gustav Klimt and his artistic movement, the graphic designers of Austria and Switzerland in the '20s, '30s, and 40's forged a new aesthetic to replace the fussy, old fashioned Art Nouveau style popular at the turn of the century. What evolved was a dramatic, streamlined Modern style that achieved its full bloom in these two countries, then went on to influence