OUGD406 - Studio Brief 4 - Research Art movements

I thought for this project I wanted to research into some art movements as this is a intresting way to inform my work. As this was something I struggle to get to grips with in the begiing it could give students an idea of the styles. This will not be the main purpose for them however. I started by looking into the bauhaus

'The Bauhaus school was founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar. In spite of its name, and the fact that its founder was an architect, the Bauhaus did not have an architecture department during the first years of its existence. Nonetheless it was founded with the idea of creating a "total" work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.[1] The Bauhaus had a profound influence upon subsequent developments in art, architecture, graphic design, interior design, industrial design, and typography.'

I am really interested in how alot of the art work seems to use simple shapes this really adds to the design whilst not being over dominant I will look into ways of using this within my own design. 

Modernist dutch lounge chair made by AP originals, Abraham Polak furniture industry. Circa 1960. Original cognac saddle leather suspended and supported by a brushed steel frame. Pillow made of white canvas.

Next I looked into post modernism this lead me to menthis design. orginl menthis peaked from 1981 to 1987. It has become popular again within design and can now be seen in some contemporary

design. 

This is a really neat example of what I could do with screen print. using methis design. 

Companys using mephis design on there products 

 Brian Steely’s detailed, linear designs are contemporary with a slightly Art Deco feel.