I'm taking a 20th Century Design class as an elective for my major and I'm really enjoying it. It's sort of like Art History but more focused on fashion. There's a lot to learn from the past. I thought I'd share some of the things I'm learning about in class and impart some knowledge on my lovely readers!
The Arts and Crafts movement originated in Great Britain at the beginning of the 20th century as a rebellion to manufacturing and industry. Artists and designers wanted to emphasize the imperfections and indivudality of handmade pieces versus identical machine made goods.
Some of my favorite designers of this time include furniture maker Gustav Stickley (wood chairs with high backs, often referred to as mission style), Louis Comfort Tiffany (stained glass lamps often with a nature motif), and Walter Crane (illustrated classic children's stories). Other great artists of the time include Frank Lloyd Wright and textile designer William Morris.
On a complete side note; I'm dying to live in an adorable craftsman bungalow someday; so cute!
xoxo, lauren
Hehe one of my history obsessions when I was in university was William Morris and the crowd of pre-Raphaelite artists he hung out with. :D
ReplyDeletethat sounds like such a cool class! i would definitely pay attention in a class like that lol!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an amazing class. Trade you my logic class for it! haha. if only.
ReplyDeletei love craftsman style homes.
ReplyDeleteone of my friends applied for a grant to make an independent course out of a fashion history class because my school doesnt offer any. she succeeded and made the most gorgeous gown as her final project. link : http://www.impactfolios.com/Kelsey_Kreiling/12105/index.htm
ReplyDeleteOooh I really like this movement. I can't wait to read more. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm trying to use up the rest of my studs on a belt, but I'm totally running into the punky problem. There has to be some design that looks chic and not Hot Topic-y!
ReplyDeletelooove your header!!
ReplyDeleteOoh tiffany lamps are so pretty! You're so lucky you get to take such fun sounding classes :)
ReplyDeleteBtw I tagged you!
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