The Industrial Revolution
- What was it?
- How did it affect design?
- Who were some of the early designers who used industry to better their products?
- Why was steam technology important?
The Great Exhibition of 1851
- What was the purpose of this exhibition?
- Who were some of the organizers?
- What was the building like? Why was itimportant?
- How did the idea of “Empire” manifest itself at the exhibition?
- What was displayed there? Did everyone approve ofit?
American Design
- What are some of the styles that inspired American designers in the 19th century? Would you say that this was a homogenous style or one that relied on many influences?
- Be prepared to name some of the different design movements (Renaissance Revival, etc.).
Design Reform
- How did some designers react to the exhibits at the Crystal Palace?
- What were some of the ways that design reformers demonstrated their opposition to the machine produced goods on display?
- Why did Ruskin and Pugin advocate the Gothic as a period to emulate?
- How did William Morris put some of Ruskin’s ideas into practice in his own work?
Art Nouveau
- What were some of the design inspirations for Art Nouveau?
- Why was the poster so important at this time? What were some of the innovations in printing?
- Consider the role of women and plant imagery in Art Nouveau design
Mackintosh
- What were some of the influences and projects of Margaret Macdonald and Charles Mackintosh?
The Bauhaus
- What was the philosophy of the BH?
- What was the difference between the school in Weimar and the school in Dessau?
- Were these differences always clear in the designs?
- Who were some of the notable designers from the school?
- What was the Frankfurt kitchen and why is it important?
Art Deco
- What was the big exhibition of Art Deco and why is it important? (Art Deco continued…)
- How does the idea of the exotic influence art deco design?
- Was this an exclusive style?