Design Movements Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 design movements have we learnt about this year?
A
- Memphis
- Bauhaus
- Art Deco
2
Q
When did Memphis last from and till?
A
1981-88
3
Q
What are the key features of memphis?
A
- Use of decorative finishes to make products more aesthetically pleasing
- Made use of modern materials e.g. plastic laminates.
- Funky and novelty designs.
- Move away from vertical and horizontal lines
- Designing of products in a new distinctive way e.g. the Carlton Dresser.
4
Q
What are famous designers of memphis?
A
- Ettore Sosstass
- Alessandro Menidi
- Michael Graves
5
Q
When did Bauhaus last from and till?
A
1919-33
6
Q
What are the key features of bauhaus?
A
- Form should follow function
- Extensive use of new materials eg steel tubing, bent plywood, industrially made glass
- Products for the working masses not luxury goods
- Main colours – black & silver
7
Q
What are famous designers of bauhaus?
A
- Walter Gropius
- Miles Van Der Rohe
- Marcel Breuer
8
Q
When did Art Deco last from and till?
A
1910-40
9
Q
What are the key features of Art Deco?
A
- Used geometric forms
- Rich colours eg. gold
- Lavish design/ornamentation
- Glamorous designs
- Inspired by artefacts from Tutankhamen’s tomb, Egyptian designs
10
Q
What are famous designers of art deco?
A
- Clarice Cliff
- Edgar Brandt
- Pierre Chareau
- William Van Alen
- Eileen Grey
