Ornamental Artifacts Design from 1880 – 1910
Characteristics Emphasize the use of motifs, harmony of lines and proportions
Arts and Crafts (1880s – 1910s) Originated in Britain Reacted against the de-grading taste as a result of mechanized production Pursue high standards of craftsmanship Characterized by sleek use of straight lines and slender form Proponent: William Morris
Arts and Crafts (1880s – 1910s)
Art Nouveau (1880s – 1910s) Originated in France Reacted against the de-humanization as a result of the Industrial Revolution Emerging materials: Inlaid wood veneers, wrought iron and glass Dense asymmetrical ornamentation, detailed patterns of curves in sinuous forms; Symbolic and erotic Proponent: Louis Tiffany, Antonio Gaudi
Art Nouveau (1880s – 1910s)
Art Deco (1920s – 1930s) Originated in France Iron and glass Use of crisp, symmetrical geometric forms Repetition Floral figures Proponent: Eliel Saarinen
Art Deco (1920s – 1930s)
Why ornamentation disappeared Usually more difficult to document Can be manufactured by machine, but difficult to mass-produce
Has it really disappeared? Adapted from:
Has it really disappeared? Candle, GOD
Has it really disappeared? Still survive because of its high artistic value: furniture, jewelry, stage settings, etc. No more training in ornamental design in Hong Kong Difficult for toy industries to find talents Currently IC has nothing to do with ornamentation. Although some of our machines can support decorative forms, we cannot support the design of decorative objects