Inspiring Design Styles

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Smithsonian Learning Lab
Inspiring Design Styles
Designs are a reflection of their time and place. This collection showcases pivotal art and design styles from across history. It highlights the temporal nature of design and the way it influences and is influenced by society, culture, politics and science.
Things to explore:
- How do these historical design styles apply the elements and principles of design?
- What key events have influenced the creation of this design style?
- Who are the influential designers who used this style?
- How does the design style influence current designers?