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Craft idealism as an influence on design : with particular reference to furniture and interiors
Author(s)
Gower, Beverley Michael
Date Issued
1989
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Technikon
Abstract
In iniustrialised societies which are !:JecoIninJ increasingly
reliant on ca:rprter te::hnology the proliferation of han::lcraft
would seem to be an anachramism. 'Ihis phenomenon has been
explored from the viewpoint of the discipline of design and !OClre
specifically in the areas relating to interiors and furniture.
Against the background of a survey of contemporary activity in
South Africa the historical evolution of craft has been examined
in an attenpt to trace the relevance of this recent occurrence.
The quality of idealism has been identified in that category of
craft which emerged fram the Arts and Crafts Movement of last
century. 'Ihis idealism in concert with the crafts emanating
from the earlier material cultures of southern Africa has been
proposed as a possible influence on design.
A practical component has been included in the study in the form
of experiments in han:icrafting pieces of furniture. The
intention has been to gain urrlerstanding of the process and
assist in furtherirrJ this particular craft.
reliant on ca:rprter te::hnology the proliferation of han::lcraft
would seem to be an anachramism. 'Ihis phenomenon has been
explored from the viewpoint of the discipline of design and !OClre
specifically in the areas relating to interiors and furniture.
Against the background of a survey of contemporary activity in
South Africa the historical evolution of craft has been examined
in an attenpt to trace the relevance of this recent occurrence.
The quality of idealism has been identified in that category of
craft which emerged fram the Arts and Crafts Movement of last
century. 'Ihis idealism in concert with the crafts emanating
from the earlier material cultures of southern Africa has been
proposed as a possible influence on design.
A practical component has been included in the study in the form
of experiments in han:icrafting pieces of furniture. The
intention has been to gain urrlerstanding of the process and
assist in furtherirrJ this particular craft.
Additional information
Thesis (Masters Diploma (Technology))--Cape Technikon, Cape Town,1989
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