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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, 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

$557

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

$503

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

$374

Design, Pirate, AC 5

Pirate

AC 5

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

$257

Design, Decader, Jérôme Durand

Decader

Jérôme Durand

Design - 72 x 72 x 4 cm Design - 28.3 x 28.3 x 1.6 inch

$3,861

Design, Cosmic, Vaze

Cosmic

Vaze

Design - 38 x 20 x 32 cm Design - 15 x 7.9 x 12.6 inch

$994

Design, Jonrock (2), JonOne

Jonrock (2)

JonOne

Design - 20 x 28 x 4 cm Design - 7.9 x 11 x 1.6 inch

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Design, Jonrock (1), JonOne

Jonrock (1)

JonOne

Design - 20 x 28 x 4 cm Design - 7.9 x 11 x 1.6 inch

Sold

Design, Jonrock, JonOne

Jonrock

JonOne

Design - 20 x 28 x 4 cm Design - 7.9 x 11 x 1.6 inch

Sold

Design, Wunderkammern, JonOne

Wunderkammern

JonOne

Design - 85 x 24 x 2 cm Design - 33.5 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch

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Design, Bustier, AC 5

Bustier

AC 5

Design - 96 x 39 x 22 cm Design - 37.8 x 15.4 x 8.7 inch

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Design, Bleue, AC 5

Bleue

AC 5

Design - 59.5 x 45 x 22.5 cm Design - 23.4 x 17.7 x 8.9 inch

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Design, Torah Book, Yaacov Agam

Torah Book

Yaacov Agam

Design - 28 x 22 x 7 cm Design - 11 x 8.7 x 2.8 inch

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Design, Minifig-2, Pinar Cakadur

Minifig-2

Pinar Cakadur

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

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Design, Lampe, Raymond Branlé

Lampe

Raymond Branlé

Design - 50 x 28 x 28 cm Design - 19.7 x 11 x 11 inch

Sold

Design, Dedeuch, AC 5

Dedeuch

AC 5

Design - 13.5 x 33.5 x 12.5 cm Design - 5.3 x 13.2 x 4.9 inch

Sold

Design, Sea Life M, Eveline Ko

Sea Life M

Eveline Ko

Design - 24 x 10 x 16 cm Design - 9.4 x 3.9 x 6.3 inch

Sold

Design, A qui le tour ?, AC 5

A qui le tour ?

AC 5

Design - 78 x 19 x 9.5 cm Design - 30.7 x 7.5 x 3.7 inch

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Design, Booooo, AC 5

Booooo

AC 5

Design - 78.5 x 20.5 x 8 cm Design - 30.9 x 8.1 x 3.1 inch

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$936

Painting, No Need To Hide, tizlu

No Need To Hide

tizlu

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$1,381

Painting, Discogolf, Ralph Resch

Discogolf

Ralph Resch

Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

$1,228

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

$760

Sculpture, N°354, Maxime Plancque

N°354

Maxime Plancque

Sculpture - 20 x 7 x 7 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch

$819