MODERN FURNITURE Modern furniture refers to furniture produced from the late 19th century through the present that is influenced by modernism. Post-World War - II ideals of cutting excess, comodification, and practicality of materials in design heavily influenced the aesthetic of the furniture.
There was an opposition to the decorative arts, which included Art Nouveau, Neoclassical and Victorain Styles.
This shift from decorative to minimalist principles of design can be attributed to the introduction of new technology, changes in philosophy, and the influences of the principles of architecture
As Philip Johnson, the founder of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art articulates
FAMOUS ARCHITECT’S
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Guggenheim Museum
Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer
Mies van der Rohe
Richard Neutra and Charles Eames
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and Wallace K. Harrison
Philip Johnson
Eero Saarinen
Louis Kahn
Ieoh Ming Pei
ART NOUVEAU
Is an international style of art, architecture and applied art, especially the decorative arts , that was most popular between 1890 and 1910
A reaction to the academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of plants and flowers.
MODERN FURNITURE Modern furniture refers to furniture produced from the late 19th century through the present that is influenced by modernism. Post-World War - II ideals of cutting excess, comodification, and practicality of materials in design heavily influenced the aesthetic of the furniture.
There was an opposition to the decorative arts, which included Art Nouveau, Neoclassical and Victorain Styles.
This shift from decorative to minimalist principles of design can be attributed to the introduction of new technology, changes in philosophy, and the influences of the principles of architecture
As Philip Johnson, the founder of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art articulates
FAMOUS ARCHITECT’S
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Guggenheim Museum
Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer
Mies van der Rohe
Richard Neutra and Charles Eames
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and Wallace K. Harrison
Philip Johnson
Eero Saarinen
Louis Kahn
Ieoh Ming Pei
ART NOUVEAU
Is an international style of art, architecture and applied art, especially the decorative arts , that was most popular between 1890 and 1910
A reaction to the academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of plants and flowers.
OUTLINE
Definition
Birth of arts and crafts
Influences
Social reforms of arts and crafts
Principles
Characteristics
Ideals
Architecture
Features
John ruskin
William morris
Architects
Decline of arts and crafts movement
Arts and crafts movement in US
Arts and crafts movement vs arts nouveau
LESSON PLAN EXERCISE-1 FOR FURNITURE DESIGN STUDENTS WITH FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:
1-TO STUDY AND UNDERSTAND FURNITURE STYLE DEVELOPMENT.
2-TO STUDY THE TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN.
3-SELECTION OF A CHAIR AS A MODEL FOR REDESIGNING.
4-REDESIGNING OF SELECTED CHAIR BY USING SELCTED DESIGN ELEMENTS.
5-PRESENTATION DRAWINGS.
6-MANUFACTURING DRAWINGS.
7-COST CALCULATION.
8-MANUFACTURING.
9-FINAL PRESENTATION.
In the early 18th century , countries vied with each other to expand their empires and the aristrocracy emphasized its position with lavish displays of wealth and luxury.
ROCOCO STYLE:-
Pieces of furniture were smaller, lighter, and more curvaceous in form than earlier styles, often with curved cabriole legs and pad or claw and ball feet.
Free standing tables no longer had cross strechers and pedestal legs were replaced by cabriole legs with a double s- curve.
refers to the early 19th-century British and American movement to revive handicrafts. The movement was also the inspiration behind the Craftsman and bungalow styles. English reformer William Morris was one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the late 1880s.
This research gives an overall idea about the late 18th century's Modernism period in the architecture and interior design field. It also talks about some of the famous design pioneers of that time.
OUTLINE
Definition
Birth of arts and crafts
Influences
Social reforms of arts and crafts
Principles
Characteristics
Ideals
Architecture
Features
John ruskin
William morris
Architects
Decline of arts and crafts movement
Arts and crafts movement in US
Arts and crafts movement vs arts nouveau
LESSON PLAN EXERCISE-1 FOR FURNITURE DESIGN STUDENTS WITH FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:
1-TO STUDY AND UNDERSTAND FURNITURE STYLE DEVELOPMENT.
2-TO STUDY THE TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN.
3-SELECTION OF A CHAIR AS A MODEL FOR REDESIGNING.
4-REDESIGNING OF SELECTED CHAIR BY USING SELCTED DESIGN ELEMENTS.
5-PRESENTATION DRAWINGS.
6-MANUFACTURING DRAWINGS.
7-COST CALCULATION.
8-MANUFACTURING.
9-FINAL PRESENTATION.
In the early 18th century , countries vied with each other to expand their empires and the aristrocracy emphasized its position with lavish displays of wealth and luxury.
ROCOCO STYLE:-
Pieces of furniture were smaller, lighter, and more curvaceous in form than earlier styles, often with curved cabriole legs and pad or claw and ball feet.
Free standing tables no longer had cross strechers and pedestal legs were replaced by cabriole legs with a double s- curve.
refers to the early 19th-century British and American movement to revive handicrafts. The movement was also the inspiration behind the Craftsman and bungalow styles. English reformer William Morris was one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the late 1880s.
This research gives an overall idea about the late 18th century's Modernism period in the architecture and interior design field. It also talks about some of the famous design pioneers of that time.
The kind of furniture introduced in 19th century(1800-1900 A.D). In this time period revival of various old type of furniture like victorian, gothic, rococo, etc, was done
32. Greene and Greene, first floor Interior, Gamble House, 1908 Two examples of Morris & Co. fabric Greene and Greene, first floor Interior, Gamble House, 1908
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