History

Question 1

Movements

Answer 1

Deconstructivism
Memphis
Anti-design

Question 2

Paragraph Structure

Answer 2

-Context about the movement and contextualize its relation to the topic: 2 sentences for movement, 1 for topic.’
-1 designer, 2 designs
-Visual analysis of 1 design, apply characteristics of movement, elements and principles: 3-4 sentences
-1 Term with definition in brackets

Question 3

Deconstructivism Info

Answer 3

The deconstructivist movement was a response to modernism, characterized by it’s rejection of the idea that things should be purely functional and practical. The name came from it’s contrast to the Russian Constructivist movement that ‘broke the rules”. It is not a rebellion or message to society, but rather the unleashing of infinite possibilities when rules are disregarded.

Deconstructivist designs are:
-More suggestive and cultural
-Absent of obvious harmony, symmetry or continuity
-Non-rectilinear
-Unpredictable
-Controlled chaos
-An experience to be in the presence of

Question 4

Deconstructivism Term

Answer 4

Non-rectilinear(not defined by and/or comprised of straight lines)

Question 5

Deconstructivism Designer

Answer 5

Zaha Hadid

Question 6

Deconstructivism Designs

Answer 6

Vitra Fire Station
Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Center

Question 7

Deconstructivism Visual Analysis

Answer 7

The ADPAC is a massive building that has the form of a growing organism, sprouted from a pedestrian path with a network of successive branches. Organic shapes, lots of movement, doesn’t follow architectural norms.

Question 8

Memphis Info

Answer 8

Emerged in the 80’s and known for it’s bold, eclectic and unconventional approach to design. Memphis designers rejected functionalism and minimalism and instead focused on individualism and self expression. The movement took advantage of advancements in manufacturing to create unique and unconventional designs. They often combined expensive and everyday materials in the same design. It reflected consumerism, where materialistic values and desires for non essential goods played a significant role.

Memphis designs are:
-Playful
-Eccentric
-Eclectic
-Disorderly and irregular
-Vibrant
-Over the top

Question 9

Memphis Designer

Answer 9

Ettore Sottsass

Question 10

Memphis Term

Answer 10

Eclectic (Deriving ideas, style or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources)

Question 11

Memphis Designs

Answer 11

Carlton Bookcase
Tahiti Lamp

Question 12

Memphis Visual Analysis

Answer 12

Unique asymmetrical arrangement, vibrant colors, plastic texture, showing that bookshelf can be decorative instead of purely functional, visually striking

Question 13

Anti-design Info

Answer 13

Reaction against “impoverished language of capitalistic design”. They valued uniqueness over trends, mass production and style. embraced ornament and decoration, rejected ideals of ‘good design’ and embraced irony and kitsch. The movement was a celebration of bad taste and sought to challenge they way think about the object.

Anti-design designs are:
-Ironic
-Thought provoking
-Kitsch
-Shocking
-Bizzare

Question 14

Anti-design Term

Answer 14

Kitsch (design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive gaudiness)

Question 15

Anti-design Designer

Answer 15

Gruppo Strum

Question 16

Anti-design Designs

Answer 16

Pratone
Tourneraj Armchair

Question 17

Anti-design Visual Analysis

Answer 17

A chair in the shape of long, green blades of grass. Appears to be anything but a chair-challenging what we perceive as a chair and what chairs can be. natural shapes and color but unnatural materials, plays with proportion - we don’t expect grass to be that big. The act of sitting is complicated to free people from societal conditioning.