Schick Social And Cultural

Question 1

European Jewellery Revolution

Answer 1

School was influenced by the European jewellery revolution which took place around 1960’s and resulted in Schick rejecting the way in which designs are worn on the body and the materials they are made from. In Chagall’s Circles, she uses unusual materials such as wood and canvas which create a unique texture and emphasise that everyday materials can be use to create precious designs

Question 2

Traditional costume design

Answer 2

Traditional costume design influenced Schick due to its variation in scale which pushed the boundaries of design and decorative patterns which make the design eye catching during a dance/ritual. In her piece, it’s large scale makes the piece pop out and it’s focus around the neck and shoulders draw attention to the wearer

Question 3

Human body as a carrier

Answer 3

The human body as a carrier influenced Schick. This involved using the body as a base for the design in order to see how it could cope with the weight and scale of the pieces. This app tested the effect on the wearers movements.
In Chagalls circles, its placement on the shoulders distributes weight evenly but its large scale obstructs the movement of the wearers head and arms.

Question 4

Native designs

Answer 4

Native designs influenced Schick for their abstract patterns and bold colours. In her piece, she used the batik pattern in individual circles in order to add intricate detail and the use of vibrant colours such as blues and pinks make the design impressive and renowned.

Question 5

Constructivism movement

Answer 5

The constructivism movement influenced Schick as they often used industrial materials and formed work that looked like a collage of different shapes, along with vivid colours. In Chagalls circles she uses highly saturated colours to make the design more dramatic and has layered up many circles which make the design busy and conspicuous similar to that of constructivism work