Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectHistory of Furniture Design III. Furniture Design of the Second Half of the 20th Century
| Subject |
| Subject code |
MO.09.03 |
| Subject name |
History of Furniture Design III. Furniture Design of the Second Half of the 20th Century |
| Credit points |
2 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Distinctive |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2019 2275 |
| Study year |
4 |
| Semester |
Fall semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
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| General description |
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• Modernism in the USA after WWII
• Modernism in Europe and its origins in Europe
• Scandinavian modernism
• Organic design
• Variations of pop style
• Minimalism
• Postmodern developments in design
• Plurality of today’s furniture design trends and their origins |
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| Study outcome |
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Upon completion of the course, students will:
• know how to differentiate visually the most important furniture and design styles of the second half of the 20th century;
• know the most important furniture designs of the period and their authors;
• comprehend the development of furniture design in relation to social developments;
• be able to analyze furniture design within its historical context. |
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| Current rounds |
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