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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, Brown, Krisztina Serra

Brown

Krisztina Serra

Design - 5.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm Design - 2 x 1.3 x 1.3 inch

$60

Design, Vase, Krisztina Serra

Vase

Krisztina Serra

Design - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm Design - 1.4 x 1.4 x 1.4 inch

$60 $57

Design, Minifig-1, Pinar Cakadur

Minifig-1

Pinar Cakadur

Design - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Design - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$565

Design, Flowty, Kenny Scharf

Flowty

Kenny Scharf

Design - 76.2 x 116 x 134.62 cm Design - 30 x 45.7 x 53 inch

$159

Design, Manège, AC 5

Manège

AC 5

Design - 52 x 60.5 x 19 cm Design - 20.5 x 23.8 x 7.5 inch

$512

Design, Rhum pirate, AC 5

Rhum pirate

AC 5

Design - 31 x 24 x 17 cm Design - 12.2 x 9.4 x 6.7 inch

$381

Design, Pirate, AC 5

Pirate

AC 5

Design - 33 x 15 x 10 cm Design - 13 x 5.9 x 3.9 inch

$262

Design, Old Stove, Natasha Korets

Old Stove

Natasha Korets

Design - 120 x 100 x 3 cm Design - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$1,071

Design, Puppy, Jeff Koons

Puppy

Jeff Koons

Design - 27.9 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm Design - 11 x 15 x 1 inch

$4,500

Design, Violon cubiste III, Arman

Violon cubiste III

Arman

Design - 72 x 21 x 18 cm Design - 28.3 x 8.3 x 7.1 inch

$15,477

Design, Love, The Skateroom

Love

The Skateroom

Design - 204.5 x 152.4 x 3 cm Design - 80.5 x 60 x 1.2 inch

$655

Design, RX15U, Leo Factory

RX15U

Leo Factory

Design - 52 x 34 x 29 cm Design - 20.5 x 13.4 x 11.4 inch

$1,655

Design, RX14U, Leo Factory

RX14U

Leo Factory

Design - 49 x 30 x 28 cm Design - 19.3 x 11.8 x 11 inch

$1,655

Design, RX31U, Leo Factory

RX31U

Leo Factory

Design - 61 x 30 x 15 cm Design - 24 x 11.8 x 5.9 inch

$1,417

Design, RX34U, Leo Factory

RX34U

Leo Factory

Design - 56 x 25 x 15 cm Design - 22 x 9.8 x 5.9 inch

$1,298

Design, RX16U, Leo Factory

RX16U

Leo Factory

Design - 56 x 25 x 15 cm Design - 22 x 9.8 x 5.9 inch

$1,298

Design, Arche, Alice Aladjem

Arche

Alice Aladjem

Design - 15 x 10 x 3 cm Design - 5.9 x 3.9 x 1.2 inch

$774

Design, Worm red, Natasha Korets

Worm red

Natasha Korets

Design - 20 x 30 x 2 cm Design - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$179

Design, Asia, Clarissa Vasté

Asia

Clarissa Vasté

Design - 160 x 88 x 10 cm Design - 63 x 34.6 x 3.9 inch

$3,453

Design, GRUFF OAK S, Un'common

GRUFF OAK S

Un'common

Design - 45 x 45 x 45 cm Design - 17.7 x 17.7 x 17.7 inch

$774

Design, Cow, Natasha Korets

Cow

Natasha Korets

Design - 78 x 60 x 1 cm Design - 30.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$417

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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