https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-0sU-aPUPc
I found this youtube clip that shows very good example of Victorian design characteristics. I hope it will help you for your final !
Enjoy!
Online Journal
Friday, May 2, 2014
Reflection #16 American Period
Katie’s Blog;
Katie did a great job summarizing the historical background of the Victorian period. I like that she uploaded pictures that shows how people from Victorian era used to dress. Just like the "day in life" assignment, I think it is very important to learn these "period" lifestyles to understand what influenced development of their design styles.
Katie did a great job summarizing the historical background of the Victorian period. I like that she uploaded pictures that shows how people from Victorian era used to dress. Just like the "day in life" assignment, I think it is very important to learn these "period" lifestyles to understand what influenced development of their design styles.
Ali’s Blog;
Ali focused on a broad range of American period design styles along with their
political and historical background. I enjoyed reading her blog and appreciate how she mentioned that mass production of furniture caused handcrafted designs to be of less valued than it used to be.
America - Victorian Period
Victorian Period (1840 – 1880)
David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, IL
John Stenbeck’s childhood home, Salinas, CA
The Italianate style Farnam Mansion, Oneida, NY
Furniture;
Black walnut and rosewood were the commonly used
materials for furniture of the Victorian style.
Carving, inlay of brass were frequently applied in their furniture
design. I think the furniture designs of
this time period were well-reflected in the architectural designs. They were very complex, elaborate, and
somewhat emotional in appearance. Furniture by John Belter:
His style is still attracting and satisfying people today.
Current furniture designs that were inspired by John Belter:
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