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Examine the rise of 20th-century design, with a focus on mid-20th-century furniture, lighting, and objects. This course covers the theories and trends behind great design produced in the United States, Scandinavia, France, Italy, and Germany. Learn to identify the key traits of well-known American designers, such as Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, as well as the manufacturers that produced these iconic designs, including Herman Miller and Knoll. During our focus on Scandinavian design, we will discuss design masters such as Hans Wegner and Finn Juhl, while also reviewing some of the lesser-known names that are just attracting attention now. We will address the 1950s design boom within Italy, France, and Germany, taking note of how the rebuilding of postwar Europe led to the embrace of innovations in architecture, which in turn led to new materials and techniques in furniture, lighting, and objects.
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