Blog Post #1: Explore an aesthetic. Students were asked to identify an aesthetic and discuss the context a bit such as when was it created? Who were the big players? What influenced it, what did it grow out of? What has it influenced since then?
Post 1 โ 2025: Aesthetics Exploration โ Raygun Gothic
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Rising to popularity during the early days of the Space Race. Raygun Gothic represents a popular art aesthetic from the 1940s โ 1960s. It commonly contains bright, distinct colors similar to those found in comic books, depicting a science fiction-esq โTraditional Americanโ future. Artistic works often include a bright and optimistic outlook on the futureโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration โ American Traditional Tattoos
The aesthetic I have decided to explore is the aesthetic of american-traditional tattoos. American traditional tattoos are characterized by the limited color palette these tattoos utilize, the bold black outlines on these tattoos, and their minimal shading. They all typically follow very similar motifs, many of which come from their history of influence from Americanโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Art of Telling Time
The aesthetic that I chose was the art of depicting time and writing its own history and heritage with it. A circle and two lines is all it takes to convey us time. This evolution of pattern which is the most important type of measurement has been an internal part of the ecosystem where weโฆ
Minimalist Aesthetic
Minimalism Introduction Through my exploration of design aesthetics, I chose to talk about minimalism. This design aesthetic is centered around generating art which consists of placing more emphasis on the quality over the quantity, following the ethos of โless is more.โ This is an intriguing art form to me due to the care which artistsโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration โ Grimdark
There is a light and dark from the many perspectives of the world, whether its story telling, imagery or even music. There is some sense of a high and low, a yang and yang, In this repetitive duality, Grimdark came into fruition in the genre of fantasy as a counter-balance the the high-fantastical aesthetic .โฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Retro-Futurism
Retro-futurism is a time capsule of what we thought the future would look like in the past. The ideas of what the future would bring often included flying cars and servant robots by the 21st century, but here we are still walking to class. The Jetsons opening credits The roots of retro-futurism can be tracedโฆ
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetics Exploration
Cottagecore is an aesthetic that romanticizes simplistic, pretty, and quaint rural life. Individuals who adapt this aesthetic typically expand it to their lifestyles, valuing slow paces and creating for themselves. Cooking, gardening, and crafting are common, as well as heightened disconnection from social media and busy culture. Defining artistic aspects of cottagecore spaces include floralโฆ
Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration โ Abstract Realism
Abstract Realism AJ Terio Aesthetics in Design 01/22/2024 What is Abstract Realism? Abstract Realism is an artform that combines two contradictory aesthetics of design, abstract art and realism. Abstract art does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality, but instead uses colors, textures, lines, and shapes to create form andโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Oceanpunk
Oceanpunk, a nuanced subgenre within science fiction, goes back to the late 20th and early 21st centuries. One of its earliest literary influences was Jules Verneโs work โ20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,โ published in the 1870s, which laid a foundational aesthetic for the genre. However, the aesthetic did not come to a large rise untilโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Techwear
Four people in โtraditionalโ Techwear. [7] Defining Techwear Techwear is a fashion movement that focuses on the vertices between aesthetics, utility, and comfort. It is the intersection between aesthetic and pragmatic logic where aspects of high fashion and streetwear are melded with functionality and designed with technology and versatility in mind. The functionality of techwearโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Visual Psychedelia
The Birth of Psychedelia In 1943, scientist Albert Hofmann synthesized and experimented with LSD, and in the resulting decades, this drug influenced art in a revolutionary way. LSD was initially picked up by many surrealist scholars and artists who were connected with Hofmann, and it had a heavy influence in the literature created during theโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Comic Book
Iโve always thought an interesting aesthetic is the comic-book aesthetic. This aesthetic can easily be described by cartoon drawings, visual flairs, and onomatopoeia to make an image or images represent a full setting and story rather than being a standalone scene. When I think of the comic-book aesthetic, I think of the bright colored, handโฆ
Aesthetic Explorations: 1950โs Signage
An aesthetic that interested me was the unique signage used during the 1950โs. Signs of the 1950โs are defined by bright colors, fun characters, big lights, and neon. This style developed after the end of WWII, America went through a rapid economic development defined today by its movies, tvโs, and rock โnโ roll. To advertiseโฆ
Bลsลzoku Aesthetic โ Luke Nicol
Bลsลzoku is a subculture/ aesthetic originating in Japan. The word Bลsลzoku roughly translates to โmean motorcycle gangโ and first started to appear in the 1950s after world war II. It started with young kamikaze pilots returning from the war looking for excitement and danger after watching western movies. This resulted in the formation of bikerโฆ
Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration โ Minimalism
I have always appreciated design that simplifies complex tasks in a beautiful (but simple) way. I feel as though a lot of design can be distracting, but thoughtful and simple design can serve as a way to allow someone to focus on what is important to them. The minimalism movement as a philosophy had itsโฆ
Ferrari Limited โIconaโ Series
The Ferrari Limited โIconaโ series pays tribute to its iconic cars from the 1950โs and 1960โs. An era where it was make or break for Ferrari. At that time, Enzo Ferrari, the founder and CEO, was completely focused on his racing team. Yes they produced luxury road cars, but those were only sold in orderโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration โ Classical Architecture
In my pursuit of aesthetic exploration, I aim to delve into the intricacies of classical architecture, seeking a profound understanding and appreciation of its timeless aesthetic principles. Classical architecture represents a design ethos rooted in the principles of ancient Greek and Roman architectural traditions, emphasizing elements like order, symmetry, geometry, and proportion. Characterized by theโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Industrial Aesthetic
The Industrial Aesthetic was created in the 19th century along with the Industrial Revolution. However, it only gained popularity and became an in the early 2000s. One of the biggest influences on the industrial aesthetic is industrialization and the โleftoversโ from the industrial revolution. Initially, the aesthetic was influenced by the repurposing of industrial buildingsโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Cottagecore
โCottagecoreโ is an aesthetic and design style that romanticizes rural living, natural materials, handcrafted items, domestic work like gardening, and other staples of countryside living. The term cottagecore was officially coined on the blog site Tumblr in 2018 following the aestheticโs development throughout the previous decade, based on an attraction for rural European life [7].โฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Nature Core
The aesthetic I chose to study is known as โnature coreโ. The reason I chose to use this aesthetic is because I can relate to it quite well. This aesthetic has been around for a long time as it is a very popular posting subject on many apps and websites such as Instagram and Pinterest.โฆ
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetics Explorations (Art Deco Aesthetic)
Art Deco is a style that became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. It started in France and quickly spread around the world. This style is known for its sharp, clean lines, bright colors, and fancy decorations. It was a way to show off wealth and the excitement of the modern world during a timeโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Gorpcore
Gorpcore, a term first coined in 2017, is a fashion style that revolves around wearing functional, outdoors-inspired gear. Named after Gorp, an acronym for trail mix that stands for โGood Olโ Raisins and Peanutsโ, this aesthetic focuses on wearing high-performance and utilitarian outdoor gear during the average day. In Boulder, seeing someone walk around inโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration : Afro House
Afro House is a subgenre of house music that originated in the late โ90s with strong ties to South Africa. One of the biggest contributors to the success and popularity of Afro House is DJ Black Coffee who developed the genre from its South African roots from artists like Brenda Fassie, Malaika and Chimora. โฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Contemporary
Introduction Contemporary art is a style where creativity has no bounds, and one may find that this style of art may challenge traditional norms and perceptions. This style of art is continuously changing with the times and is produced by artists living today. What one would call contemporary art today would not be considered contemporaryโฆ
Steampunk Aesthetic
Zanderclaus โ Steampunk coffee machine โ https://www.deviantart.com/xandaclaus/art/Steampunk-Fantasy-Espresso-Machine-977906567 Steampunk is an aesthetic set in an alternate reality or fantasy world where man never progressed past steam power. The Aesthetic is based around the 19th century/victorian era with an emphasis on gears and exposed metal. Not only is the style reliant on metal and steam engines butโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau is a style of art and architecture that originated in Europe in the late 19th century. Inspiration for this aesthetic often came from nature, following the natural and sinuous shapes of plants and flowers. We also see a large focus on dynamics, movement, and asymmetry, within Art Nouveau, as well as a focusโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Suburban Gothic
The term โsuburban gothicโ is a somewhat nebulous one, sharing a clear heritage with the more well-defined American or Southern gothic genres (themselves descended from a classical European gothic tradition that dates back as far as the 1760s). In literary terms, the American gothic genre is considered to have begun with the novel Wieland, writtenโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Mid Century Modern
The mid century modern design was a term first used and generally defined by Cara Greenberg in her book Mid-Century Modern. Following WWII, the modern movement was popular in various uses such as architecture, interior design, and furniture. Mid century modern had heavy influences from older styles; Bauhausโ round and rectangular forms, and Internationalโs useโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Industrialism
Introduction The Industrialism Aesthetic is one primarily characterized by the use of unfinished materials, exposed structures, neutral color palettes, openness, functional-minimalism, and urban decay. A good example would be repurposed factory or warehouse spaces; see the Boulder Urban Outfitters store. Boulder UO https://boulderdowntown.com/go/urban-outfitters Boulder UO https://foursquare.com/v/urban-outfitters/4a6a24adf964a520b1cc1fe3 History The industrialism aesthetic has seen two primary occurrencesโฆ
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetics Explorations
The aesthetic I chose to discuss for my first blog post is the Space-Age aesthetic. This design movement emerged in the 1960s, and came as a result of the launch of the Sputnik, the peak of the space race, i.e., the space age and space exploration. The space age aesthetic came as a response toโฆ
California Beach Aesthetic
Growing up in California I have noticed that there is a distinct beach aesthetic that exists in the reign. Long white sandy beaches, and palm trees boardwalks, can identify the California beach aesthetic. People with blond hair, tanned fit bodies, open-top Range Rover cars, floral light-colored flowy short clothing, and bright pastel-colored bathing suits. Californiaโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Organic Modern
Organic modern aesthetics are typically created by designing modern, minimalistic spaces and then adding in natural and organic elements to make it feel warm and cozy. According to Jennifer Kelly Geddes, organic modern design โchannels a light, airy aesthetic while combining the best of modern design, natural craftsmanship, and a dash of Scandinavian flairโ (1).โฆ
Atompunk
Atompunk is a futuristic aesthetic focused on how the world would have evolved from the nuclear age of the 1950โs and 60โs. In this timeline the transistor is never invented. This is therefore a future without the digital age. Instead of computers growing smaller and smaller, technology is larger and clunky. Every screen uses cathodeโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Gothic Churches
The late Middle Ages saw the emergence of the Gothic church aesthetic in Europe, which peaked in popularity in the 12th and 16th centuries. Gothic architecture is distinguished by its lofty spires, pointed arches, and fine craftsmanship. It is a singular fusion of inventive talent and religious symbolism. A mystical and dramatic mood is createdโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Retro-Modern Automotive Design
The Hyundai N Vision 74 represents a recent and rising aesthetic trend in automotive design. Led by the recent releases of the new Ford Bronco, Nissan Z, and continued popularity of the Mercedes Benz G-Class, the retro design aesthetic has become increasingly popular among car buyers and motorsport enthusiasts. โฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Bauhaus
The Bauhaus movement is a German design philosophy that emerged after the First World War. Originating as a response to the artless engineering of the European war machine, this movement aimed to integrate art, design, and engineering into a โsocially orientedโ viewpoint, embracing the idea that engineers and artists are one and the same. Membersโฆ
Post 1 Aesthetic Exploration: Whimsigoth
Originating in the late 1980s-90s, Whimsigoth aesthetics emerged from the peak popularity of gothic-inspired pop/rock music, Tim Burton, and the graphic design work of Margo Chase, Vrontikis, and a bit of Vaughan Oliver. Very popular in the fields of furniture, product, and interior design [1]. Inspired, Evan Collins of the Consumer Aesthetic Research Institute coinedโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Cyberpunk
Introduction: The cyberpunk aesthetic is something that has always caught my eye due to itโs futuristic and dystopian elements. Specifically, the combination of advanced technology, towering skyscrapers, neon lights and a gritty urban landscape. It presented a world with a never-ending upheaval of new technology, but plagued with crime, government corruption and drug culture, whichโฆ
Fantastic Realism
Fantastic realism is an art style that emerged in Austria in the middle of the 20th century. Fantastic realism depicts images that canโt really be explained, but drawn in the style of traditional realism, combining abstract art with incredible realism technique. It is described as โ dreamlike visions from the subconscious painted in a realisticโฆ
Aesthetic Explorations โ Frutiger Aero
Bliss โ Photograph taken by Charles OโRear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bliss_(image) The Frutiger Aero aesthetic is an aesthetic originating from early 2000โs corporate and digital consumer electronics culture. The Frutiger Aero aesthetic is most recognizable by the iconic Windows XP operating system default desktop background image Bliss, originally photographed by Charles OโRear in 1996. Frutiger Aero is characterized byโฆ
Gothic Aesthetic
I thoroughly enjoy the gothic aesthetic. I spent last Spring semester studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic, where I was exposed to gothic structures daily. The gothic movement was initially birthed out of the Romanesque movement in the 12th century in Europe. In an architectural sense, the iconic gothic arch structure was used to allowโฆ
Ametora Style in Japan
The word Ametora means โAmerican Traditionalโ in Japanese which started in Japan in the 80โs. This style was initially influenced by the style of east coast ivy league college students which were documented by four Japanese style enthusiasts from between 1959 and 1965. This book became a huge success by selling over 50,000 copies worldwideโฆ
Frank Lloyd Wright Aesthetics
For my aesthetics exploration I decided to look into the architectural design and aesthetics of Frank Lloyd Wrightโs many designs. Wrightโs style over his lifetime evolved over time starting with his works from 1899 โ 1910 where he developed the โPrairie Styleโ of architecture, which emphasized the horizontal line of the prairie and domesticity. Laterโฆ
Norm-Core, The Joke That Became a True Fashion Trend
Normcore, a term born from the convergence of irony and fashion, represents a departure from the traditional notions of coolness. It transcends the pursuit of uniqueness and authenticity, opting instead for a post-authenticity coolness that revels in sameness. At its core, normcore is a deliberate embrace of the mundane, a rejection of alternative subcultures, andโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Retro-Modern Automotive Design
The Hyundai N Vision 74 represents a recent and rising aesthetic trend in automotive design. Led by the recent releases of the new Ford Bronco, Nissan Z, and continued popularity of the Mercedes Benz G-Class, the retro design aesthetic has become increasingly popular among car buyers and motorsport enthusiasts. โฆ
Aesthetics Exploration โ Cottagecore
INTRODUCTION The aesthetic I have chosen is Cottagecore [1]. This aesthetic encapsulates the essence of simple living, countryside charm, and a peaceful connection with nature [2]. This movement draws inspiration from a romanticized interpretation of western agricultural life, embracing values like gardening, sewing oneโs clothes, and a rejection of modernity. Letโs explore the intricate characteristicsโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: A Look into Minimalism โ Sophie Berry
A Minimal Aesthetic: Minimalism art took hold in New York in the 1960s starting with art and music with Artists like Frank Stellastarted, Donald Judd and Sol LeWitt who made famous minimalist works. In a reaction to the abstract Pop art or Action painting (abstract free expression paintings) that some artists didnโt think was veryโฆ
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetic Exploration: Goblincore
Goblincore, also known as Gremilncore, is an aesthetic in which people enjoy slightly less conventional things. Seen as the โdarker companion to cottagecoreโ, those who enjoy this aesthetic tend to enjoy more natural and thrifted finds that typically consist of earth tones in darker shades and somewhat worn-looking or second-hand clothing.. The main colors usedโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Synthwave
Synthwave is an aesthetic which seeks to modernize the visual styles contemporary to the 1980s and โ90s. It is unique in that along with a distinct visual style, synthwave has an accompanying style of music (of which synthwave-style artwork often serves as the album cover). It prominently features shades of neon pink and cyan, retro-styleโฆ
Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration Lo-Fi
Chances are high that youโve already recognized the image featured in this post, the โLo-Fi Girl,โ who can be credited with bringing the Lo-Fi aesthetic to the public eye in recent years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfKfPfyJRdk&pp=ygUFbG8gZmk%3D This aesthetic is mainly known for its music, a genre that consists of low-fidelity sounds to make it sound more aged usingโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: 19th Century Science Graphics
Iโve always been struck by the appearance of vintage science posters and charts โ their combination of Victorian era printing practices, not quite realistic images, and underlying geometry is hard to find in anything else. For me, they spur a feeling of nostalgia for when I was learning the basics in grade school, as wellโฆ
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetics Explorations โ Retrofuturism
(4) Retro Futurism Futurism on its own represents all of peopleโs imagination of the future as taken from a past perception. Retro-futurism, however, recollects and reflects on this imagination. The image above, for example, is a depiction of Chicago in the retro futuristic aesthetic. The art style is similar to the political cartoons of theโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration โ Minimalism
Piet Mondrian โ Line over form, https://lisathatcher.com.au/2012/07/01/piet-mondrian-line-over-form/ Minimalism was developed in the United States in the 1960s. It is a form of abstract art that uses simple shapes such as squares and rectangles. The idea is that the art is valuable in and of itself rather than an attempt to imitate or make commentaryโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Seussโs Surrealism
Dr. Seuss, the beloved childrenโs author and illustrator, is celebrated for his distinctive aesthetic that combines whimsy, imagination, and surrealism. Surrealism, an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, seeks to express the irrational and dreamlike aspects of the human mind. Dr. Seuss masterfully incorporates surrealistic elements into his illustrations, creating fantastical landscapesโฆ
The Industrial Aesthetic
A large craze that we have seen take over the world of interior design and so-called โhypeโ locations is industrial design. With its raw nature industrial design is characterized by exposed beams, harsh unpainted metals, exposed brick, strong angles, and an overall unfinished or unpolished feel. Image from: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/industrial-interior-design-explained Though the aesthetic has grown inโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: RWB Porches
When I first began brainstorming about an Aesthetic that was interesting to me I could not help but be drawn to delve into RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF Porsches. Although it is not a typical aesthetic relating to fashion or architecture, I do believe that these cars can be viewed as art and have guiding principles. Embark withโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration โ Outer Space Retrofuturism
[1] Street appearing as itโs orbiting earth Retrofuturism emerged in the 1960s and 70s as the new age of technology and science was influencing peopleโs imagination about the future. Retrofuturism is the future as seen from the past. It is retro now because the art was created throughout the 20th century. Artists, writers, and filmmakersโฆ
Steampunk Aesthetic
Steampunk is an aesthetic that focuses on industrialization in the early 19th century. It often includes mechanical elements such as gears and engines, and highlights the interest of developing technology in the early 19th century. It aims to combine nostalgia of the past as well as mechanical speculation and fantasy of the future. Steampunk artโฆ
Post 1 โ 2024 โ Aesthetics Exploration โ Live Edge Epoxy
For my aesthetics exploration I have chosen to explore the world of live edge epoxy furniture that has become a unique aesthetic found in may peoples homes. What I find interesting about this particular aesthetic is the unique combination of art and function that this form of art provides. I personally have made a fewโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Art Deco
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetics Explorations, Art Deco Max Palish Art Deco is a style of visual art, architecture, and product design that originated in the 1920s. The style or aesthetic was first seen in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs (Art Deco) et Industreils Modernes, a past art expo in Paris that took placeโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration โ Art Deco
[1] Art Deco Architecture: Chrysler Building The Art Deco aesthetic originating in France around the 1920s used sleek geometries with man made materials to symbolize wealth, glamour, and technological progress. Art Deco was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s between the first and second world wars. Although it was relevant beforehand the aesthetic increasedโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Impressionism
Many of us are familiar with the great artists of the Impressionist movement in art history. Claude Monet, Eduard Manet, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Berthe Morisot, and Mary Cassatt all come to mind when you think of the Impressionists. However, their creative visions were so nearly snuffed out by the established, classical art cultureโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Mid Century Modern
Introduction The mid century modern aesthetic encompasses a wide realm of design including, but not limited to, graphic design, interior design, and product design. It is characterized by its โclean lines, a fusion of organic and manmade materials, and retro styleโ (MasterClass). This design aesthetic became popular in the mid-twentieth century. Other elements of midโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration โ Lofi
INTRODUCTION: The lofi (low fidelity) aesthetic is typically characterized by nostalgia and relaxation, typically in the form of music accompanied by similarly nostalgic imagery. Within the music, a slow minimalistic melody is used to create a soothing atmosphere that helps to encourage the listener to relax. This type of music is generally combined with otherโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Kawaii
While the word โkawaiiโ in Japanese means โcute,โ its meaning transformed from simply describing something that was lovable to a specific aesthetic that is prevalent in many forms in popular culture today. It was an aesthetic I was obsessed with growing up and it was reflected in a lot of my artwork, but I wantedโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration โ Early Recreational Skiing
The aesthetic I have chosen to explore is Colorado skiing in the 1930โs and to the 1960โs. While skiing had existed in Colorado for a considerable about of time before, the true sportiness of skiing was beginning to take shape during this time period as the soldiers of the infamous 10th Mountain Division were makingโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Naturalist Wood
Joshua Beijer Aesthetics Exploration: Naturalist Wood Michael Hemsworth โ ODYWOOD โ May 30, 2019 โ https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odywood-kovuk The naturalist wood aesthetic emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to the Industrial Revolution and the growing disconnect between humanity and nature. This artistic movement sought to celebrate the inherent beauty of woodโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Cactus Jack
The Cactus Jack aesthetic is very interesting. The founder of this aesthetic is Jacques Bermon Webster II also known as Travis Scott. He is an American rapper, singer, and producer who has achieved four number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. Travis Scott is originally from Houston Texas. He also created a notorious songโฆ
Post 1 โ Aesthetic Exploration: Wabi Sabi
An aesthetic I found that interested me was wabi-sabi. It is an aesthetic that is notable in Japanese art and Japanese tea ceremonies but has spread around the world. Wabi-Sabi focuses on imperfection and transience, and the aesthetic is sometimes summarized by short phrases such as โflawed beautyโ and โperfectly imperfectโ[1], [2]. While those phrasesโฆ
Deconstructivism in Architecture and (Later) Fashion
Walt Disney Concert Hall by Frank Gehry โ from Wikipedia Deconstructivism is a Post-Modernist architectural movement that appeared in the 1980โs. It was primarily characterized by breaking down the barriers of traditional architectural conventions. It abandons symmetry, continuity, order, and harmony. This was a philosophical reaction to the idea that โform follows functionโ from Modernistโฆ
Photorealism
Photorealism is an art movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, characterized by paintings that are so meticulously detailed they resemble photographs. Artists in this movement use a variety of techniques to replicate the appearance of photographic images, often focusing on mundane or everyday subjects with a level of precision and realismโฆ
Desert Modernism โ Alex Reynolds
Desert Modernism After World War Two, many Americans who lived in Southern California saw a large construction boom when heading towards the Coachella Valley. With the harsh and rugged environment of the Southern California desert, many architects were able to experiment in a region that had little architectural influence prior. Here, Desert Modernism wasโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Brutalism
Brutalism is an architectural style that began in the mid-20th century, characterized by its use of raw, exposed materials, bold geometric forms, and a focus on functionality. The term โbrutalismโ is derived from the French word โbรฉton brut,โ meaning raw concrete, which is a common material used in this style. Brutalist architecture is also characterizedโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Brutalism
Fig 1: CU Boulder Engineering Center, Extremely Brutalist. Photo from the CU Boulder Website Brutalism is a aesthetic defined by functionality, a form of architecture that shows the raw materials of construction. Brutalist is defined by exposed construction materials, unusually shaped buildings and monochromatic colors. Many of the monumental concrete structures seen all over theโฆ
Industrial Aesthetic
The Industrial aesthetic, also known as Industrial design, emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in response to the rapid industrialization and technological advancements of the time. This aesthetic is closely tied to the rise of industrial capitalism and the shift from agrarian economies to manufacturing-based societies. The movement originated in Europe andโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Indie Aesthetic
I embrace the โIndie Aesthetic,โ a style that I define through my own individuality, independence, and creativity. Itโs a blend of grunge, vintage, and normcore elements that I love. For me, the essence of this aesthetic lies in freedom, independence, philosophy, creativity, and uniqueness. As someone who identifies with this trend, I prioritize comfort inโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Old School Hip Hop Style
Hip-hop originated in 1970s New York (although itโs highly debated by neighborhoods (Queens, Brooklyn) that were the originators). Even so, the culture began to rise among youths of the time from all neighborhoods. B-boying (break-dancing), jamming to local disc jockeys. The music carried across from coast to coast, inviting those who are creative and haveโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Surrealism
Surrealistic art is the expression of the imagination. It is said to balance the rational vision of life with the randomness and unpredictability of unconsciousness and dreams.[1] Surrealism focuses on the emotion that is caused from unconventional beauty. Often times with surrealistic art, you will see realistic facial features, like eyes, with an unexpected twist.โฆ
Aesthetics Exploration โ Late 90โs / Early 00โs Tech Skate Footwear
Skate shoes are an unusual type of footwear, as they are rapidly destroyed during the act of skateboarding. Abrasion with the grip tape during flip tricks and ollies wears through the upper, blows out stiches, and cuts through laces. Thin soles are preferred for better board feel, but at the same time impact protection mustโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration โ Op Art
For this assignment I was really interested in perception and perspective. Particularly, I was inspired by the mathematically influenced art movements. This lead me to look further into the Optical Art movement, or Op Art. This is characterized by high contrast, strong geometry, and near abstract or surrealist themes can visualize concepts like infinity orโฆ
Aesthetics Exploration: Biomimicry
[1] Leonardo da Vinciโs Sketch of Flying MachineThe earliest prominent instance of biomimicry was Leonardo da Vinciโs sketches of a contraption that mimicked birds to achieve flight. While a working prototype never came to fruition, the premise of drawing inspiration from the environment has persisted to this day with numerous implementations โ both practical andโฆ
Minimalism | Aesthetics Exploration
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetics Explorations By Hailey Usher Introducing Minimalism Iโm choosing to explore the Minimalism aesthetic as it pertains to graphic design. I want to dive into this aesthetic because I enjoy using it in my day-to-day design work as a Creative Technology and Design student. Something about minimalism that I enjoyโฆ
Balinese Architecture
Background During winter break, I had the opportunity to visit Bali with my family. Being someone of Indian descent, I have visited India and other countries in Southeast Asia before. However, the traditional Balinese architecture that I witnessed on this trip amazed me for numerous reasons. Although I could discern influence from Indian, Thai, andโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Impressionism
Aesthetic Exploration: Impressionism Starting in the late 1860s, a group of artists met regularly in a modernizing Paris to discuss new painting techniques that would stem away from the popular realism style that was taught in Paris art schools at the time. The realist paintings were put on display in the annual exhibition titledโฆ
Post 1 โ 2024 Aesthetics Explorations: Solarpunk
Solarpunk is a speculative genre and artistic movement that focuses on renewable energy, integration with nature, and working towards a sustainable future. The โsolarโ part of the term refers to renewable and sustainable energy and the โpunkโ in the term refers to the genreโs anti-authoritarian and anti-capitalist ideals. A large part of the sub genreโฆ
Aesthetic Exploration: Minimalism
The Minimalism Aesthetic is known for having a clean visually appealing style. It is characterized by bright neutral colors and minimal distractions. This aesthetic originated as an art style back in the late 1950s. Frank Stella, an abstract painter born in Malden, Massachusetts, was one of the first major contributors to the minimalist art styleโฆ
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