It seeks to fulfill the practical requirements of the user or the purpose of the design object.

Refers to a movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a focus on simplicity, functionality, and the rejection of ornamentation.

It aims to reduce designs to their essential elements, eliminating unnecessary embellishments or decorative details.

It simplifies and distills visual elements to their essential essence, favoring straight lines, curves, squares, and circles.

It seeks to create harmonious compositions and organized structures. Modernist designers often adhere to grid systems and principles of balance and proportion to achieve a sense of visual order and clarity.

It favors clean, unadorned surfaces that highlight the form, materials, and functional aspects of the design. The focus is on the intrinsic beauty of the design itself rather than superficial embellishments.

It seeks to bridge the gap between fine art and functional objects.

Its goal was to merge all artistic mediums into one unified approach, that of combining an individual’s artistry with mass production and function.

The _____ movement championed a geometric, abstract style featuring little sentiment or emotion and no historical nods, and its aesthetic continues to influence architects, designers and artists.

_____ literally translates to _____.

Art movement, focused on abstract geometric forms, primary colors, and the use of black and white. It sought to achieve a universal visual language through simplicity and reduction.

International style also known as _____.

It emphasized functionalism, simplicity, and a rejection of ornamentation. Clean lines, geometric forms, and an emphasis on open spaces were characteristic of this style.

_____ aimed to integrate art and technology for social purposes. It emphasized the use of industrial materials, geometric forms, and dynamic compositions.

Streamline Moderne also known as _____.

_____ emphasized smooth, aerodynamic forms inspired by transportation and industrial design. It incorporated curved lines, sleek surfaces, and a sense of movement.

_____ particularly in furniture and product design, focused on simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious blend of form and function.

Swiss Design also known as _____.

It is characterized by its clean, minimalist aesthetic, precision, grid-based layouts, and a focus on typography and visual communication.

He was the founder and first director of the Bauhaus.

He emphasized the integration of art, craft, and technology, promoting a holistic approach to design education.

He initially taught at the Bauhaus and later became its director in its final years. As an architect and designer, he embraced a minimalist aesthetic and the motto "less is more."

He focused on color theory and developed innovative approaches to understanding the interaction of colors.

She integrated modernist design principles into textile production. Her innovative textile designs contributed to the Bauhaus's emphasis on functional and aesthetically pleasing objects.

He was a central figure in promoting the principles of abstraction, geometric forms, and a reduction of artistic elements to their purest essence.

He is best known for his innovative and influential architectural designs, particularly the Rietveld Schröder House, and his furniture designs, such as the iconic Red and Blue Chair.

known as the father of modern Scandinavian design.

Who invented the bent plywood furniture.

_____ whose designs combined functionalism with bold sculptural expressionism.

He centred all his innovation and creativity on photography and shaping with his distinct style the photographic record of Soviet industrialization and photographic propaganda.

He founded the Concrete Art movement.