Monday, November 15, 2010

review and debate monday

modern movement 1920's
minimalists; austere
-only using what you have to

Wassily Chair 1919


industrail revolution
-mass production

Minimalist vs.Victorian
-reactions to the other
-victorian age: wall covering, gaudy patterns
-into minimalist- return to the essentials

Victorian vs
Minimalist








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effects on interior design
-culture
-tradition
-economy
-current style & fashion


amish & shakers
-bringing the function into the space; space/room isn't labeled

japs
-design based on politics, tradition

muslims, arabs
-design based on religion; mosileum space
-ceilings too low; depressing

americans
-design based on $
-low income housing
-cultural stoop or porch- creates neighbors, community


your opinions and what you prefer is not usually 
utilized in design. you are doing it for SOMEONE ELSE; 
keep in mind

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