History & Theory of Design II

The subject is of paramount importance and is considered a basic cognitive tool for the more complete studying and interpretation of the concept of space, but also of the functional and / or decorative object.

The subject constitutes a diligent effort to equate not only the basic principles of industrial design as they were formed in that period within the historical, political and social framework of the era, mainly in Europe, but also in America. Its main historical areas are:

– Design in Greece (late nineteenth and early 20th century)

– Deutsche Werkbund, German Labor Association and its importance.

– De Stijl.

– The Bauhaus School, its inspirers and Influence on New Industrial Design.

– Russian avant-garde.

– The concept of Fordism in mass production.

– Art Deco and interwar.

– International Style.

– Italian and Scandinavian industrial design.

– The new production trend in America after 1945.

– Synthetic materials and their importance.

– Craft Revival in the 1970s.

– Memphis

– Ettore Sottsass, 1980s.

– Modern designers 1990-2000.

Its purpose is to obtain the cognitive background of the evolutionary course of design, but also of space decoration, in many cases, during the 20th century in Europe and America. This perhaps constitutes the most important period of the evolution and shaping of the institutions, principles and theories in modern industrial design. The historical and theoretical approach of this period, which is combined with wonderful achievements in the history of contemporary art, will reach the beginning of the 21st century with the aim of a more complete knowledge and understanding of modern theories and trends in Design.

After the end of the course students will be able to know: The evolutionary course of the industrial object mainly during the important period of the multifaceted 20th century, with special analyzes in specific historical landmarks, but also in the most interesting theories that were developed in Europe and Greece.

– The contribution not only of the new theories, but also of the political, social and cultural events of the 20th century in the formation of modern Design.

– The application of this knowledge in the interpretation and analysis of modern industrial design, but also in their use in any research field related to the specific era.

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