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

  INT 232 Ruth Hernandez Deconstruction  Deconstructivism in design was an era that evolved at the end of the twentieth century due to the structured nature of modernism and even postmodernism. While the former movements were adherent to some principles of balance and harmony, deconstructivism consciously rejected them. The movement involved elements of fragmentation, irregular forms, and designs that seem unstable or incomplete. One of the most important principles of Deconstructivism is that the architectural design does not need to be logical and coherent. The buildings themselves and their interior decorations may appear to be constructed from pieces which do not go together. This results in highly dynamic and dramatic spaces, which break the rules of conventional architectural design. In particular, the lines are not straight but diagonal and curved; the forms may conflict instead of being in harmony. Another architect who is one of the prominent pioneers of this architec...

  INT 232 Ruth Hernandez Postmodernism Postmodernism became popular at the end of the 20th century as a response to the rigidity of the Modernist movement. Unlike Modernism, which emphasized simplicity, functionality, and the absence of decorations, postmodernism sought to break away from such restrictions and infuse personality into designs. This was done through the revival of color, decorative elements, and historical themes. Rather than adhering to one single design style, designers adopted a combination of styles. One of the key ideas of Postmodernism is that design does not have to follow strict rules. Designers used bold colors, unusual shapes, and playful elements to create interiors that stood out. They often combined classical details with modern materials, creating a contrast between old and new. This made spaces feel more dynamic and sometimes even surprising. Postmodern interiors often included geometric patterns, bright colors, and decorative elements that would have...

  INT 232 Ruth Hernandez After Modernism: The 60s and 70s The period after Modernism in the 1960s and 1970s was a time of major change in design. Modernism focused on simplicity, function, and minimal decoration, but many designers began to feel it was too strict and lacked personality. As a result, new styles started to appear that were more expressive, colorful, and experimental. Designers wanted more freedom to break rules and create spaces that reflected culture, identity, and emotion. Postmodernism was one of the notable movements at this period. The movement did away with the notion of designs being regulated by any form of guidelines. Rather, the movement reintroduced decoration, bold use of colors, and allusions to history. Designs were therefore created using a combination of other designs, producing an interesting result.  Pop Art was another important source of inspiration for interior designers at this period. Pop Art used vivid colors, pop culture, and ordinary ob...

  INT 232 Ruth Hernandez Commercial Interiors/ History of Women in Interior Design  Commercial Interior Design refers to the design of spaces meant for use in commerce, which may include office space, hotel rooms, dining establishments, shopping malls, etc. The purpose of these interiors is functional in nature. In the past, the design of commercial interiors was characterized by simple, functional, and formal elements. However, over time, commercial interiors have become more creative and comfortable to reflect the personality of the organization. Current Applications  It is crucial to put special attention to the role of women in interior design history because they made a great contribution to its creation. As the second half of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century saw interior design as one of the rare creative activities where women could have a career, it provided many women designers with an opportunity to succeed in decorating and desi...