Iconic lines, pioneering movements, and timeless pieces… This section explores the legacies of design that continue to inspire today’s creators. A bridge between past and present, craftsmanship and vision.
1. What is Bauhaus? Bauhaus Definition Born in Germany in the aftermath of World War I, the Bauhaus marked a decisive turning point in the history of decorative arts and design. More than just an art school, this revolutionary movement redefined the relationship between artistic creation and industrial production, laying the foundations for an aesthetic…
Did you know that the color mauve was considered revolutionary in 1856? That a simple Colgate toothpaste tube forever changed our relationship to hygiene? That Steve Jobs drew inspiration from a calligraphy course to create computer typography? Why are Louis XIV furniture pieces so gilded? Why are our smartphones all rectangular? Design is never innocent….
196O: a new (design) Revolution is coming… The organic design movement experienced a significant boom in the late 1950s, building upon the pioneering work of figures like Eero Saarinen. The 1960s marked a radical turning point in contemporary design history. Amidst social upheavals and the excitement of technological progress, design evolved from functionalism to emotional,…
Modern design, minimalist design, or organic design: these decorative vocabulary terms may seem vague, but they reveal distinct philosophies. Organic design, an artistic movement born in the 1950s, revolutionizes our relationship with space by placing harmony between humans and nature at the heart of its creative approach. What is Organic Design? Complete Definition Organic design…
1900 – “The fire ignites in the spirit” – Le Corbusier A creative fire indeed—one that swept across Europe, taking root in England as Modern Style, in France as Art Nouveau, in Germany as Jugendstil, and in Austria as Secessionsstil. While critics derided it as “noodle style,” “metro style,” or even “tapeworm style,” its legacy…
Louis XVI Style: When France Triumphs over Antiquity The Apex of French Neoclassicism • 1774-1792 The Louis XVI style revolutionizes Western art by consecrating the definitive return to Antiquity and the apex of French neoclassicism. This aesthetic revolution reflects the intellectual evolution of French society in the late 18th century: from Enlightenment erudition to antique…
Louis XV Style: When France Invented the Art of Living The Louis XV style revolutionizes Western art by substituting grace for grandeur, intimacy for pomp. This aesthetic transformation reflects the profound evolution of 18th-century French society: from the Versailles court to Parisian life, from royal ceremony to bourgeois comfort. The French rococo becomes the first…
Do you know the Napoleon III style? Do you know the Second Empire style, also known as Napoleon III? This French decorative style is historically positioned after the Louis-Philippe style and before the Art Nouveau style. It should not be confused with the Empire style, which dates to the very beginning of the 19th century…
