1. Ornamental Artifacts Design from 1880 – 1910

2. Characteristics Emphasize the use of motifs, harmony of lines and proportions

3. Arts and Crafts (1880s – 1910s) Originated in Britain Reacted against the de-grading taste as a result of mechanized production Pursue high standards of craftsmanship Characterized by sleek use of straight lines and slender form Proponent: William Morris

4. Arts and Crafts (1880s – 1910s)

5. Art Nouveau (1880s – 1910s) Originated in France Reacted against the de-humanization as a result of the Industrial Revolution Emerging materials: Inlaid wood veneers, wrought iron and glass Dense asymmetrical ornamentation, detailed patterns of curves in sinuous forms; Symbolic and erotic Proponent: Louis Tiffany, Antonio Gaudi

6. Art Nouveau (1880s – 1910s)

8. Art Deco (1920s – 1930s) Originated in France Iron and glass Use of crisp, symmetrical geometric forms Repetition Floral figures Proponent: Eliel Saarinen

9. Art Deco (1920s – 1930s)

11. Why ornamentation disappeared Usually more difficult to document Can be manufactured by machine, but difficult to mass-produce

12. Has it really disappeared? Adapted from: www.hannspree.com

13. Has it really disappeared? Candle, GOD

14. Has it really disappeared? Still survive because of its high artistic value: furniture, jewelry, stage settings, etc. No more training in ornamental design in Hong Kong Difficult for toy industries to find talents Currently IC has nothing to do with ornamentation. Although some of our machines can support decorative forms, we cannot support the design of decorative objects