Design Movements Flashcards
Arts and Craft movement
A late 19th and early 20th century movement that sought to revive traditional craftsmanship and reject the mass-produced goods of the Industrial Revolution. The Arts and Crafts movement is characterized by a focus on hand-made objects, a respect for natural materials, and a rejection of the decorative excesses of Victorian design.
Bauhaus
A German design school founded in 1919 that sought to unite art and technology to create functional, modern products. The Bauhaus is associated with a simplified, functionalist aesthetic, and it had a significant impact on 20th century design and architecture.
Art Deco
A decorative art style that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s and was characterized by bold geometric shapes, rich colours, and the use of new materials such as chrome and plastic. Art Deco was widely used in architecture, interior design, and product design, and it is associated with glamour, luxury, and sophistication.
Modernism
A design style that emerged in the early 20th century in response to the Industrial Revolution and the rapidly changing technological landscape. Modernist designers sought to create simple, functional, and aesthetically pleasing products that were suited to the new machine-made world. Modernism is characterized by a clean, minimal aesthetic, and a focus on form following function.
Streamlining (American Industrial Design)
An American industrial design style that emerged in the 1930s in response to the need for products that were aerodynamic and efficient. Streamlining is characterized by smooth, flowing lines and a focus on speed and efficiency. The style was widely used in transportation design, including automobiles and airplanes, and it remains an important reference point in contemporary design.
Post-Modernism
A design style that emerged in the mid- to late-20th century as a reaction against the strict functionalism and minimalism of Modernist design. Postmodernism is characterized by a return to ornamentation, a mixing of different historical styles, and the use of bold and often playful forms.
