The Principle of the Modernism in the 20th Century

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fresh, his works continued to gain in popularity since 1950 and on top of that, his works wonderfully matches and it suitable for everywhere. ‘His extraordinary competence when it comes to materials, finish, construction and the forms which these entail has resulted in incomparable simplicity and sound clarity.’ (Scandinavian Design, 1961 p99)

His works show the basics of Danish design and by looking at it, it calms the mind but also raises the issue of identity, as it is questioned to be the Scandinavian design. ‘In the USA mechanized mass production was encouraged even more enthusiastically than in Europe where manual labor was cheaper and more available’ (An introduce to design and culture in the 20th century, 1986 P5) this shows, America was focused on trade more than any other countries. Unless, Hans J. Wegner was focused on naturalism, Charles Eames made efforts for low cost and experimented in new materials. He was the most popular designer in mid of 20th century. His concept was “the least materials and the simplest process of manufacture can product most beautiful and functional product.” Therefore, he planned thoroughly a more realistic basis on developing manufacture. Also, he was a real hard worker who had been working on the process of manufacture for a rational price. A lazy person who talks too much, but talks were the consequence of an active person, his piece seems to show his human nature. I think his chairs are the chair that was truly made for a consumer. Therefore, in the whole history of humanism based on modernism, his chairs should be concerned as the most significant one.

Modernism has a roundabout historicism which goes forward to the society through human beings. Thanks to that, it is not too much to say that Modernism had massive impacts and a lot of influences on people who are also consumers. I think people try to develop themselves by reflecting on their past and making their efforts and challenges. Also the tendency of art changes under this simple theory. As we can’t predict future but we can see and feel things, Modernism also appeared from the needs of the present and past. ‘We are formally free and equal when we go to market, unconstrained in our choices by legally fixed status or culture prohibitions.’(Consumer culture & modernity, 1997 p27)From this point of view, the present, convenient and functional life to basic supply and demand culture has been formed by Modernism.