Section B - Post Modernism

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

Modernisim - depart from decorative forms
rationality, functionality, minimalist

Post
- response to blandness of modernism

Influenced by Las Vegas & Googie:
- popular culture, neon lit designs

• eclectic playfulness of Memphis
• globalization and social and environmental awareness.

Term
Pluralism

Question 2

Term

Answer 2

Pluralism
numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups are
present and tolerated within a society

Question 3

Themes

Answer 3

Development of materials

rebellious attitude
Costly special effects became more commonplace, space became irrational

Eclecticism and Pluralism

Design and Lifestyle
Everyday objects don’t need to be boring
Familiar shapes and details are used in unexpected ways.
enhanced living- and work circumstance.

Question 4

Visual Characteristics

Answer 4

Influenced by Las Vegas Googie style – neon lit signs/casinos/popular images

PURE PLAY, FUN, INTERESTING TO LOOK AT.

Familiar shapes and details are used in unexpected ways.

functional as well as pleasing

placed on human-friendly environments with the aim of enhanced living-

Less is more vs. Postmodernism: Less is a bore

offered ‘green’, socially responsible designs

Question 5

designer

Answer 5

Ron Arad

architect, thinker, designer and teacher

combines playful ideas andadvanced technology to produce iconic design

Question 6

Ron Arad ROVER CHAIR

Answer 6

combining old materials and found objects into a high-end fashionpiece
Development of material

Recycling junk of auto parts shows environmentally awareness

Humour - unexpected and surprising.

Question 7

Ron Arad BIG EASY CHAIR

Answer 7

a classical armchair shape but uses new andunexpected materials

gives the appearance of roundness and comfort but is madefrom hard, shiny steel

Irony and humour – denies the function of a chair’ as looks uncomfortable,

makes a social comment on domestic life.