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Discuss the industrial revolution.

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?

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