INT 232-1: History of Interior, Art, and Furnishing II

  INT 232 Ruth Hernandez Africa  This week's we focus on Africa; I saw the importance between interior design and architecture. African interior design is not based on any single style, as it differs greatly from one place to another, including different ethnic groups and historical periods. The fact that interior design in Africa is practical, symbolic, and spiritual at the same time was such a great thing to learn. African interior design typically used materials such as mud, clay, stones, woods, reeds, animal hides, and natural pigments. Furniture in Africa is minimal, practical, and versatile, with stools, mats, chests, and low-seating furniture being common. Decoration is also a significant part of interior design in Africa, especially through wall paintings, carvings, and the use of patterns. These patterns often represent identity, status, beliefs, and history.  Great Mosque of Djenné (Mali) Ashanti Stools (Ghana) Current Applications of African Designs: Learning a...

  INT 232 Ruth Hernandez  Arts and crafts movement (1860- 1910) The arts and craft movement was anything used in the decorative arts or architecture during the reign of Queen Victoria of England. It indeed started in Britain and later it was spread to the United States.  It was born as a reaction to the Industrial Revolution, which emphasizes mass production; so that lead to designers felt that sense of low-quality and a loss of artistic integrity.    They believed that a good design needs to be functional and handcrafted, emphasizing the idea that art and craft should be connected to our daily life. Characteristics:  Its materials were: wood, stone, leather, clay and metal. Visible construction : joints, structure, and craftsmanship are intentionally shown. Simple forms and clean lines. Objects were meant to be used, not just admired. In the United States it was known as the American Craftsman style, widely used in residential architecture and furn...