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

Year: 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024

State code	MO.09.03
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Department of Furniture
Credit points	2 ECTS
Grading method	Distinctive

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 outcome

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.

Is taught in following curricula

2019: 2275

2018: 2275

2017: 2275

2016: 2275

2015: 2275

2014: 2275

2013: 2275