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Cheri Samba - J'aime la couleur
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 20 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$1,630
Vase avec Decoration Pastel (Ramie 190)
Pablo Picasso
Design - 32 x 22 x 16 cm Design - 12.6 x 8.7 x 6.3 inch
$34,000
Les dix jours de mélancolie - la fresque
Julie Ruelle
Design - 123 x 197 x 0.3 cm Design - 48.4 x 77.6 x 0.1 inch
$31,830
Série de 6 assiettes en porcelaine, Ben série 1998
Ben
Design - 53 x 79.5 x 15 cm Design - 20.9 x 31.3 x 5.9 inch
$1,364
Poltrona Fiore Verde Tessuto
Anacleto Spazzapan
Design - 80 x 93 x 45 cm Design - 31.5 x 36.6 x 17.7 inch
$3,410
Getting at the Heart of the Matter
Alex Hodge
Design - 22.9 x 21.6 x 0.6 cm Design - 9 x 8.5 x 0.25 inch
$400
Peachy pink melts my heart
Clotilde.MJ
Design - 21.6 x 81.5 x 1.5 cm Design - 8.5 x 32.1 x 0.6 inch
$1,080
Le Pont (Les Vues série)
Delphine Dénéréaz
Design - 60 x 40 x 1 cm Design - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,137
Couleurs - 9 Tapisseries
Mireille Guérin
Design - 90 x 90 x 8 cm Design - 35.4 x 35.4 x 3.1 inch
$5,343
Fender Telecaster Bilal / Christophe
Enki Bilal
Design - 98 x 32 x 5 cm Design - 38.6 x 12.6 x 2 inch
$5,002
Migrants, Mayra, Picnic Across The Border. Tecate, Mexico–USA (2017)
JR
Design - 20 x 80 x 1 cm Design - 7.9 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
$676
Ocean Bubbles, Mixed Media on Canvas
Alexandra Romano
Design - 25.4 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm Design - 10 x 8 x 1.5 inch
$309
The Currency : Assiette en porcelaine fine de Chine
Damien Hirst
Design - 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Design - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch
$568
Quadri dalla stanza di un medico
Frank Denota
Design - 23 x 23 x 3 cm Design - 9.1 x 9.1 x 1.2 inch
$398
Machina & Manus - chaise longue
Guto Indio Da Costa
Design - 67 x 53 x 215 cm Design - 26.4 x 20.9 x 84.6 inch
$19,325
We All Make the Flowers Grow III (White)
Josh Sperling
Design - 35 x 42 x 8.9 cm Design - 13.8 x 16.5 x 3.5 inch
$2,663
Omega - Table de salle à manger
Sa Company
Design - 77 x 140 x 140 cm Design - 30.3 x 55.1 x 55.1 inch
$5,115
Goccia Freeform Custom Handmade Mirror with Gold Luster
Monica Madotto
Design - 108 x 42 x 1 cm Design - 42.5 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch
$2,500
Brodlim x Julien Raynaud
Julien Raynaud
Design - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Design - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$2,262
5 assiettes en porcelaine « Les diners de Gala »
Salvador Dali
Design - 28 x 31 x 1 cm Design - 11 x 12.2 x 0.4 inch
$2,842
Untitled #414 (Clowns. 2003)
Cindy Sherman
Design - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$3,126
Souche sur aiguilles
Hervé Le Nagard
Design - 42 x 80 x 50 cm Design - 16.5 x 31.5 x 19.7 inch
$3,285
A la Kandinsky #2, Mixed Media on MDF Panel
Selene Art
Design - 49.8 x 149.9 x 1 cm Design - 19.6 x 59 x 0.4 inch
$1,025
We Thrive in the Wastelands Norco Hand-Signed
Ed Templeton
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
$567
The Syndicate
Stefan Thelen / Super A
Design - 80.3 x 63 x 5 cm Design - 31.6 x 24.8 x 2 inch
$1,114
Ciceley and Miles Visit the Obamas Hand-signed
Henry Taylor
Design - 80.5 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm Design - 31.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inch
$1,421
Mosaïque de Velours (Velvet Mosaics)
Gfeller + Hellsgård
Design - 400 x 300 x 2 cm Design - 157.5 x 118.1 x 0.8 inch
$25,577
Sculpture spraycan résine en caisse en bois
Julien Soone
Design - 40 x 14 x 14 cm Design - 15.7 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
$1,137
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Design
Design within the confines of art history is a creative activity or object, most frequently with an industrial or commercial undertone. Objects made under the heading of design are often a reflection of social, political, scientific, and environmental causes. Design has been used as a means to solve problems, as a fundamental objective behind the medium is to create new possibilities or to improve a process. These objects typically are immersive, including an element of interaction between the user and the material itself. At the crux of it all, creators have turned to design as a means to improve the quality of life for humankind. Design is also multidisciplinarity to its core and has been nourished by the arts for centuries.
Design has evidently evolved since its conception. Highly influenced by societal issues and politics, as well as parallel art movements, design objects reflect the period from which they were made. Although similar, it is important to distinguish the difference between design and Decorative Arts, a 19th-century movement known for the creation of art objects. In the century that followed, art and design were undeniably affected by global turmoil and politics, impacting artists universally, resulting in the birth of an array of art movements.
The 20th-century was a period of tremendous artistic upheaval. Design, art, performance, and theater were all tremendously impacted by the two world wars and the Cold War. On top of this, society was rapidly evolving, with rising social and political movements, such as voting rights and women's suffrage. As the world continued to change and progress, so did the world of art. Design belonged to many, if not all, of the major art movements of the 20th-century; including, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Postmodernism.
Design continued to evolve into the 21st century, paving the way for contemporary design. There are various misconceptions when it comes to contemporary design. Typically, confusion comes into place when the lines are blurred between the terms “design" and “style." Many use these words interchangeably, but it is important to note the distinguishing factors. Style is part of the design process. Once you have designed the functionality of the piece you are part of the way to the final design. Beyond this, creators will often ponder the definition of design in the 21st century. Designers and artists have drawn upon various 20th-century movements, such as Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Minimalism, and even, Holywood Regenycy.
Some people oppose the idea that design objects can be considered works of art. However, the borders are porous as some of them emphasize artistic features and are singular and unique. Like artists, designers imagine their pieces as personal creations or are released in limited quantities. Their works are often a means to express their visions of the world. It is important to note that collaborations between artists and designers reinforce the links between these two universes, animated by the same search for beauty. Discover a carefully chosen selection of design objects that span an array of movements, from the past to the present!