Design Movements Flashcards
(15 cards)
Name design movements?
Arts and craft
Art deco
Bauhaus
Streamlining
Modernism
Post modernism
What is Arts and Crafts Movement
Was made up of English designers and writers who wanted a return to well-made, handcrafted goods instead of mass-produced, poor quality machine made items
When was the Bauhaus movement
1919-1933
When was the Arts and Craft movements?
1850-1920
What is Bauhaus
- Form follows function
- Everday objects for everyday people
- Products for a machine age
- Geometrically pure forms
What is modernism
Refers to a global movement in society and culture that from the early decades of the twentieth century sought to a new alignment with the experience and values of modern industrial life
What is Post-Modernism?
A mix of theatrical and theoretical, Postmodernism ranges from the colourful to the ruinous, the luxurious to the ludicrous
Examples of Arts & Crafts Movement?
Handmade
Examples of modernism designs?
Under shed, austere spaces
Abstract motiffs
Examples of art deco?
Chrome, glass, shiny fabrics, mirrors
Geometric and angular shapes
Examples of streamlining?
Incorporperate electric light into architectural structures
Dieter Rams’ 10 principles?
Good design is innovative
Good design is aesthetic
Good design makes a product useful
Good design is durable
Good design is honest
Examples of arts and craft products?
Stained glass windows
Vases
Scarfs
Examples of Art Deco products?
The Chrysler building
Victoria radiator mascot
Radios and telephones
Streamlined cars
