Memphis Group Flashcards

1
Q

When did Memphis begin?

A

1981

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2
Q

Main Memphis features (4)

A
  1. Colour clashes
  2. Bold patterns
  3. Bright geometric shapes
  4. Stripes
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3
Q

Memphis quote:

A

“We loved ridiculousness—it made us happy. It made us giddy.”

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4
Q

Modernists quote:

A

“Less is More”

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5
Q

Memphis Group art exmaple (Name, Person created it, date):

A

Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire, 1982

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