Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Subject 'History of Furniture Design III. Furniture Design of the Second Half of the 20th Century'Name in Estonian: Mööbliajalugu III. 20 sajandi II poole mööbel
General description• 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 Study outcomeUpon 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. Is taught in following curricula2019: 2275 2018: 2275 2017: 2275 2016: 2275 2015: 2275 2014: 2275 2013: 2275
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