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Design within the confines of art history is a creative activity or object, most frequently with an industrial or commercial undertone. Objects made under the heading of design are often a reflection of social, political, scientific, and environmental causes. Design has been used as a means to solve problems, as a fundamental objective behind the medium is to create new possibilities or to improve a process. These objects typically are immersive, including an element of interaction between the user and the material itself. At the crux of it all, creators have turned to design as a means to improve the quality of life for humankind. Design is also multidisciplinarity to its core and has been nourished by the arts for centuries.

Design has evidently evolved since its conception. Highly influenced by societal issues and politics, as well as parallel art movements, design objects reflect the period from which they were made. Although similar, it is important to distinguish the difference between design and Decorative Arts, a 19th-century movement known for the creation of art objects. In the century that followed, art and design were undeniably affected by global turmoil and politics, impacting artists universally, resulting in the birth of an array of art movements.

The 20th-century was a period of tremendous artistic upheaval. Design, art, performance, and theater were all tremendously impacted by the two world wars and the Cold War. On top of this, society was rapidly evolving, with rising social and political movements, such as voting rights and women's suffrage. As the world continued to change and progress, so did the world of art. Design belonged to many, if not all, of the major art movements of the 20th-century; including, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Postmodernism.

Design continued to evolve into the 21st century, paving the way for contemporary design. There are various misconceptions when it comes to contemporary design. Typically, confusion comes into place when the lines are blurred between the terms “design"" and “style."" Many use these words interchangeably, but it is important to note the distinguishing factors. Style is part of the design process. Once you have designed the functionality of the piece you are part of the way to the final design. Beyond this, creators will often ponder the definition of design in the 21st century. Designers and artists have drawn upon various 20th-century movements, such as Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Minimalism, and even, Holywood Regenycy.

Some people oppose the idea that design objects can be considered works of art. However, the borders are porous as some of them emphasize artistic features and are singular and unique. Like artists, designers imagine their pieces as personal creations or are released in limited quantities. Their works are often a means to express their visions of the world. It is important to note that collaborations between artists and designers reinforce the links between these two universes, animated by the same search for beauty. Discover a carefully chosen selection of design objects that span an array of movements, from the past to the present!

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Design, Dalí, Dávid Máriássy

Dalí

Dávid Máriássy

Design - 27 x 20 x 1 cm Design - 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

$1,113

Design, Bob, Jacky Zegers

Bob

Jacky Zegers

Design - 40 x 28 x 25 cm Design - 15.7 x 11 x 9.8 inch

$387

Design, Loeki, Jacky Zegers

Loeki

Jacky Zegers

Design - 18 x 15 x 20 cm Design - 7.1 x 5.9 x 7.9 inch

$220

Design, Bea, Jacky Zegers

Bea

Jacky Zegers

Design - 23 x 20 x 20 cm Design - 9.1 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$220

Design, Pex, Jacky Zegers

Pex

Jacky Zegers

Design - 30 x 20 x 15 cm Design - 11.8 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch

$220

Design, No name, Christophe Ruiz

No name

Christophe Ruiz

Design - 100 x 30 x 1 cm Design - 39.4 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,131

Design, Biombo, Patopalomo

Biombo

Patopalomo

Design - 186 x 100 x 2 cm Design - 73.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$8,096

Design, Ripper, Rom av J.C

Ripper

Rom av J.C

Design - 80 x 20 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

$536

Design, Pantère, Rom av J.C

Pantère

Rom av J.C

Design - 80 x 20 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

$536

Design, Hanji. Stool, WKND Lab

Hanji. Stool

WKND Lab

Design - 40.9 x 31 x 37.8 cm Design - 16.1 x 12.2 x 14.9 inch

$1,100

Design, Kekova, Marion Clavier

Kekova

Marion Clavier

Design - 140 x 170 x 2 cm Design - 55.1 x 66.9 x 0.8 inch

$7,274

Design, Take off, Jean Jullien

Take off

Jean Jullien

Design - 82 x 23 x 2 cm Design - 32.3 x 9.1 x 0.8 inch

$536

Design, The shark, Yo\Ko + Ina

The shark

Yo\Ko + Ina

Design - 70 x 70 x 60 cm Design - 27.6 x 27.6 x 23.6 inch

$4,925

Design, Blur, Yo\Ko + Ina

Blur

Yo\Ko + Ina

Design - 50 x 60 x 4 cm Design - 19.7 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

$3,429

Design, Creations, Iravazi

Creations

Iravazi

Design - 15 x 17 x 1 cm Design - 5.9 x 6.7 x 0.4 inch

$5,953

Design, Tapis RGB, Santiago Borja

Tapis RGB

Santiago Borja

Design - 200 x 300 x 4 cm Design - 78.7 x 118.1 x 1.6 inch

$8,334

Design, 075, Marieje van Buuren

075

Marieje van Buuren

Design - 70 x 70 x 3 cm Design - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,524

Design, Firn, Mark Leputa

Firn

Mark Leputa

Design - 38 x 34 x 15 cm Design - 15 x 13.4 x 5.9 inch

$6,667

Design, Dani, Jacky Zegers

Dani

Jacky Zegers

Design - 31 x 27 x 23 cm Design - 12.2 x 10.6 x 9.1 inch

$565

Design, Duko, Jacky Zegers

Duko

Jacky Zegers

Design - 36 x 28 x 17 cm Design - 14.2 x 11 x 6.7 inch

$565

Design, Dog tower, Jacky Zegers

Dog tower

Jacky Zegers

Design - 56 x 15 x 3 cm Design - 22 x 5.9 x 1.2 inch

$536

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Photography, AV_Adria_010, Bernhard Lang

AV_Adria_010

Bernhard Lang

Photography - 90 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$1,536

Painting, Victoria, Gaëlle Wagner

Victoria

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$821 $650

Print, Figue, André Masson

Figue

André Masson

Print - 26 x 19 x 0.1 cm Print - 10.2 x 7.5 x 0 inch

$952

Painting, Sweet thing, Maria Esmar

Sweet thing

Maria Esmar

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$774