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What is the meaning of the term "Utilitarian"?
The Industrial Revolution started in the 15th century.
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What was the main role of craft skills in the arena of Art and Industry?
Craft skills played a key role in the arena of Art and Industry by using wood engraving and lithography as the main means of creating advertisements.
The Industrial Revolution transformed economies from being based on ______________ and handicrafts to economies based on large-scale industry and mechanized manufacturing.
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What is a Graphic Designer defined as?
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The Industrial Revolution started in continental Europe.
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What was the main impact of the Industrial Revolution on existing industries?
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Match the following historical periods with their corresponding Industrial Revolution phase:
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Lithography was a ______________ printing technique used in the arena of Art and Industry.
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Study Notes
Types of Design
- Graphic design: the art of communication, stylizing, and problem-solving through the use of type, space, and image
- Uses of graphic design: identity (logos and branding), publications, print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics, signs, and product packaging
- 2D Design: considers height and width on a flat surface
- 3D Design: considers height, width, and depth; includes light, volume, mass, and time as basic elements
- Spatial Design: focuses on the flow of space between interior and exterior environments in the private and public realm
- Product Design: involves the creation of functional objects
Design Culture
- Involves the organization of design elements (line, color, etc.) to communicate ideas, express emotions, and create functional objects
- Concepts: unity, variety, tension, positive-negative, dynamism, concept development, critical thinking, and design as process
Social Factors Influencing Design
- Traditions: religion, ethical values, society
- Science and Technology: advances in perspective, color theory, and mass production
Historical Influences on Design
- Ancient Egyptian Art: symbolized religious beliefs, showed everyday activities, and included worshiping rituals
- Renaissance: discovery of perspective, alteration of pictorial composition
- Industrial Revolution: transformed economies from agrarian to industrial, introduced mass production and the factory system
- Art and Industry: emergence of artistically inclined individuals, new breed of designers, and the creation of industrially manufactured goods
Notable Designers and Their Contributions
- Peter Behrens: created visual identity for AEG company, applied to factories, canteen cutlery, and publicity material
- W.A.S Benson: metal worker and lighting designer, preferred to approach design as an engineer rather than a hand-worker
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Description
This quiz introduces the various types of design, including graphic, interior, decorative, landscape, and more.
