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Design and Applied Technology (Secondary 4-6)

The Barcelona chair by Mies Van der Rohe is a

classic example of Bauhaus “form follows

function” design style

Modernism refers to the cultural movements developed from the changes in Western society

between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There was a series of reforming movements in

art, architecture, music, literature and the applied arts.

Modernism recognized people’s abilities in creating, improving, and reshaping their

environment with the help of science, technology and experiments. Modernism promoted re-

examining every aspect of existence, no matter whether it is commerce or philosophy. Upon

identifying any show stoppers or deficiencies, one has to replace them.

In the 1930’s when the Great Depression was just over, the modern design movement in

Europe reached the United States. Modernism became an integral part of the US’s economy

recovery plan. The Chrysler building in New York City, streamlined trains, jukeboxes and

classic American diners, etc were results of Modernism’s futuristic style, which looked

toward tomorrow.

The introduction of many new materials in the early part of the 20th century was considered

one of Modernism’s important influences. Materials of Bakelite, nylon, Plexiglas, plywood,

urea formaldehyde, vinyl, etc have impacted on design largely. At the same time, two

influencing ‘partners’ of design for decades built their names: fluorescent lighting was

introduced and neon became popular.

(Reference: www.wikipedia.org)

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