AHRM 1014 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Upper Paleolithic, Paleolithic
12 Apr 2018
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Paleolithic/neolithic, bronze and iron ages (cid:498)create form out of the nature of our tasks, with the methods of our time. (cid:499) mies van der rohe. Design to improve life: fishing tools, fitted apparel for warmth. Origins of prehistoric art: cave paintings, carvings, early sculptures. Craft: pottery and weaving: potter"s wheel-designed goods. Metal (bronze and copper) replacing stone for tools/implements. Form and function: improved tool performance (cid:498)design maketh man(cid:499) Came about through trial and error: had to determine best material, exact form and size, best production method, designed! Impact on trade = impact on human development. Design as metaphor: coins had value for culture and monetarily. Standardized designs to allow for significant volume. First real (cid:498)division of labor(cid:499) in design: all items were considered from functional and design/manufacturing standpoint, designing and making became two separate tasks. Quality of material became key: products improved as materials improved. Interchangeable parts added significant value: improved overall quality of goods, design standards.
