This Project id an exploration of the 1950's woman into the 21st century.

1. The 21 C.E 1950’s
Woman
By
Chereese Smith

2. Design Inspiration

3. Key Facts
 There was an encouragement of abstract art elements and expressionism
in art.
 Head line Event: Baby boom in America, Europe, Australia, Asia.
 Beginning of the civil rights movement,time of segregation
 It was thought white capitalized music, the oppression of blacks caused
more soulful artistic expression and sometimes aggression.
 Men were considered the bread winners of the household.
 Women returned home after the war no matter their educational status
to be full time wives/mothers.
 1950’s high school had a home economics book that explained how to be a
good wife
 1951 10million owned television
 Divorce was a huge stigma
 Boxy wartime silloughetts turned into softer lines, reflecting gradual
growth

5. Color Story
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6. swatches

7. Croqui phase #1

8. Croqui phase #2

9. Finish designs

10. flats

11. flats