In the last seminar we looked at the 5 different essay questions that were available to pick from and learnt how to use the Harvard referencing system. From this seminar we were given a task:
For my chosen question find 5 books in the college library that I think will help with my essay. Post a bibliography of these 5 books referenced according to the Harvard system. Also reference the shelf code in the library and say why it might be useful.
The question I have chosen to explore more through this task is 'Focusing on specific examples, describe the way that modernist art and design was a response to the force of Modernity.'
Book One.
Raizman, G. (2003) 'History of Modern Design' London, Laurence King Publishing Ltd. 745.41
This book is one of my favourites I have found in response to the evolvement of modernism. This particular book covers all points of growth and advancement in the response to Modernity 'from the 18th century to the present day.'
'Exploring the dynamic relationship between design and manufacturing, and the technological, social, and commercial context in which this relationship developed. The effects of a vastly enlarged audience for the products of modern design and the complex dynamic of mass consumption are also discussed... The book also explores the impact of a wealth of new manmade industrial materials on the course of modern design - from steel to titanium, plywood to plastic...'
The book discusses the response to development in modernity such as industrialisation and the celebration of new transport systems. The book also details the impact of war and its influence on modernism. The rejection of ornamentation in studies such as Architecture to cohere with the international style, A language made by designers in which people of different languages could communicate freely and easily. The book then goes on to make detail with constructivism and introduce the Bauhaus and Herbert Bayer's (Pioneer of modernism) influence on Modernism.
Book Two.
Smock, W. (2004) 'THE BAUHAUS IDEAL THEN & NOW An Illustrated Guide to Modern Design' Chicago U.S.A, Academy Chicago publishers. 745.41
This book brings to life the 'legacy of modernist design' and heavily details using specific examples how the optimism of the Modernist movement really upgraded the world and its means.
The book embellishes the transition from hand to machine made, the look toward streamlining and Le Corbusier's 'Machine for living'
Talks of Modernism accelerating life and taking away boring tasks such as washing dishes and hanging out clothes that were replaced with Dishwashers and tumble dryers for a society that were moving at a faster pace and needed new technologies to enable this.
Book Three.
Mirko, I & Heller, S. (2007) 'The anatomy of design: Uncovering the influences and inspirations in modern graphic design.' United states of America, Rockport publishers. 741.6
This book is more specific than others, focusing on 50 examples of graphic design alone detailing the influences that cause this graphic design to be modern. The book also takes more of a visual approach to research rather than being just text based.
It details movements such as the procession of design through and in the outcome of constructivism.
Book Four.
Harrison, C. (1997) 'Modernism' London, Tate Gallery. 709.06.
'This introduction looks at modernist works in order to consider what are the defining characteristics of Modernism, and also explores the critical terms in which this art has been represented.'
This book looks what has defined modernism, and what the deciding factors are. What has pushed forward and created this improvements in the modern world such as urbanisation and industrialisation and also the different responses to these changes.
Book Five.
Book Two.
Smock, W. (2004) 'THE BAUHAUS IDEAL THEN & NOW An Illustrated Guide to Modern Design' Chicago U.S.A, Academy Chicago publishers. 745.41
This book brings to life the 'legacy of modernist design' and heavily details using specific examples how the optimism of the Modernist movement really upgraded the world and its means.
The book embellishes the transition from hand to machine made, the look toward streamlining and Le Corbusier's 'Machine for living'
Talks of Modernism accelerating life and taking away boring tasks such as washing dishes and hanging out clothes that were replaced with Dishwashers and tumble dryers for a society that were moving at a faster pace and needed new technologies to enable this.
Book Three.
Mirko, I & Heller, S. (2007) 'The anatomy of design: Uncovering the influences and inspirations in modern graphic design.' United states of America, Rockport publishers. 741.6
This book is more specific than others, focusing on 50 examples of graphic design alone detailing the influences that cause this graphic design to be modern. The book also takes more of a visual approach to research rather than being just text based.
It details movements such as the procession of design through and in the outcome of constructivism.
Book Four.
Harrison, C. (1997) 'Modernism' London, Tate Gallery. 709.06.
'This introduction looks at modernist works in order to consider what are the defining characteristics of Modernism, and also explores the critical terms in which this art has been represented.'
This book looks what has defined modernism, and what the deciding factors are. What has pushed forward and created this improvements in the modern world such as urbanisation and industrialisation and also the different responses to these changes.
Book Five.
