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Arts and Crafts Movement
They were the first major critics of the art movement .Strongly believed in the connection formed between an artist and his artwork. The aesthetic varied greatly depending on the media and location involved, but it was influenced most prominently by both the imagery of nature and the forms of medieval art, particularly the Gothic style, -
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Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau is an international style of art,
architecture and design that was most popular at the beginning of
the 20th century (1880-1914) and is characterized by highlystylised, flowing, curvilinear designs often incorporating floral
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Modernism
Modernists, especially those involved in design, had more realistic
views. Modernist architects and designers believed that new
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Futurism
Futurism worked like a business and kept up to date with modern technologies. It was a forward thinking movement. It embraced all aspects of design and influence and largely focused on the italian way of life. -
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Art Deco
This movement was in a sense a fusion of various different art styles and movements of the 20th century. This movement was purely decorative unlike other ways of designing. This style was seen as elegant, functional and decorative. -
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Bauhaus
It became one of the most influential forms in architecture and design. The ethos of Bauhaus changed so many times over the course of their existence that their isn't an actual one. -
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Surrealism
This movement aimed to try and revolutionize the human experience. The basis of the design was the fact that objects didn't have to conform to the normal way of viewing everything. The basis of surrealism was to expect the unexpected, never be 100% sure of what you're getting. -
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Streamlining
It focused on emphasizing the curves in the lines. The basis of the style was mainly to incorporate the electric light bulb into architecture. -
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Organic Design
Organic Design is a philosophy of architecture which promotes
harmony between human habitation and the natural world. Forms from nature influence products. -
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Scandinavian Modern
characterized by simple, uncomplicated
designs, minimalism, stylisation, functionality, and low cost mass
production.It's an extremely popular design movement which
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Contemporary
Style encompasses a range of styles developed in the latter half of the 20th century. Pieces feature softened and rounded lines. Interiors contain neutral elements and bold color, and they focus on the basics of line, shape and form. -
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Pop Art
The designs were bright, vibrant and full of character. This marked
increase in the use of plastic.Pop Art became a part of music, film, fashion and art and design. -
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Space Age
Some of these pieces drew inspiration from the structure of the atom itself, and incorporated visual representations of the atom as a motif. Some speculate that the lighthearted visual appropriation of the atom in domestic objects was a way of taming anxieties over the destructive power of atomic weapons. Organic forms were another hallmark characteristic of Atomic Age design. -
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Minimalism
Minimalism describes movements in various forms of art and design. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. The movement was developed in New York and encouraged geometric forms, extreme simplicity and the use of light. -
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Postmodernism
Postmodernism is a movement of ideas arising from, but also critical of, Modernism. Often incorporated extremely symbolic clues in its work. The style was at times extremely abstract, yet
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Memphis
Its bold designs drew on influences from existing and past design
movements. Could be considered a branch of Postmodernism. It offered bright, colourful, shocking pieces. Its bold designs drew on influences from existing and past design movements. -
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Deconstructivism
Deconstructivism is a Postmodern architectural style characterised by the idea of fragmentation and the manipulation of a structure’s surface. The rise in prominence of computer-aided design (CAD) in contemporary architecture was a key factor in the development of deconstructivism, as three-dimensional modeling enabled the intricate design of complicated and unorthodox shapes and spaces. -
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Organic Design
Organic Design is a philosophy of architecture which promotes
harmony between human habitation and the natural world. Forms from nature influence products.