Chapter 12

1. Sum up the reading in your own words in 1 paragraph.

We begin chapter 12 with the creation of the Glasgow School of art, a school geared toward teaching a new and original style that used symbolism and a dissmissive attitude towards traditional art. The school was created by artists Charles Rennie Mackintosh, J. Herbert Mcnair, and the sisters Margaret and Frances Macdonald, affectionately refered to by graphic history as "The Four". They worked on combining floral and curvulinear temperament into their work with advanced geometric structure added to their designs. At first it seems like nothing different from any other movement in art we've seen thus far, just more intense detail and use of different mechanics in creating designs. However, a big difference with the Glasgow school of thought is the large focus on architechture it would soon be known for. Of the four, Mackintosh was the most influential with architechture and buildings, but he seems to become overshadowed by the more famous Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was an American architect who defined organic design with his idea that space is the essence of art.

2. Name the one thing (or person) you found most interesting from the reading.

I found Tawlin Morris to be pretty interesting. THere's yet another reference in the book to an artist I share last names with. But other than that, I just thought it was cool how he was one of the key players in the movement of the Glasgow school of thought in design since he brought the influence into England.

3. State at least one question you have after the reading. (if you state none here, you’d better have more detail done above to offset the work.)

Does the Underground sign design have any connection with the badge of the British Royal Airforce? I noticed they have relatively the same circle design with the same color scheme.