New Nordic and Scandinavian Retro: reassessment of values and aesthetics in contemporary Nordic design
Autor: | Anders V. Munch, Niels Peter Skou |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Cultural Studies
minimalism lcsh:BH1-301 Visual Arts and Performing Arts Ideal (ethics) design values lcsh:Aesthetics Danish 0502 economics and business Sociology neo-modernism Design objects 060201 languages & linguistics lcsh:NX1-820 05 social sciences 06 humanities and the arts Scandinavian Design lcsh:Arts in general language.human_language Focus (linguistics) Philosophy Aesthetics Nordic identity 0602 languages and literature language 050211 marketing Performance art Citation Storytelling |
Zdroj: | Journal of Aesthetics & Culture; Vol 8 (2016) Journal of Aesthetics & Culture, Vol 8, Iss 0, Pp 1-12 (2016) |
Popis: | The “New Nordic” label has spread in the design world since 2005, but it is quite difficult to distinguish from the image of “Scandinavian Design” and the heritage of values and aesthetics from the 1950s. Many designer statements and promotional texts are eager to mention both designations. This survey sketches the background and asks, “What is ‘New’?” and “What is ‘Nordic’?” with a focus on the Danish firm Muuto, which has been a central actor in establishing the term “New Nordic Design.” We focus on the interplay between the storytelling around the products and designers on webpages and in marketing, popular literature, etc., and the actual design objects. Reoccurring themes from the 1950s are how it relates to nature and climate, social models of welfare and equality, and pure, minimalist forms. They are, however, more present in the high expectations of an international audience and in promotions than in the objects themselves. The new products of Nordic Design are close to the current international neo-modernism in the form of digitally designed and industrially produced items in often thought-provoking minimalist forms and are directed at an elitist, international audience that wants to engage with these demanding aesthetics and the ideal picture of Nordic cultures—as a nice design and gourmet destination. New Nordic Design shows that the image and ideals of Scandinavian Modern are still living, as a subtle version of Scandinavian Retro, a reimagination of the lifestyle and values of Scandinavian Modern. (Published: 8 November 2016) Citation: Journal of Aesthetics & Culture, Vol. 8, 2016 http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/jac.v8.32573 |
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