Technologies and Fashion
Everyone is responsible for reading the weekly assigned articles or chapters. After reading, post a one-two paragraph response online on Canvas on the discussion board for that week. These responses (1) prepare you for class, (2) allow you to think about the material before we discuss it in class and relate it to your own work and/or experience; and (3) extend the class discussion to give everyone a chance to contribute. No need to summarize the article; just post your analysis of one or two points that impressed you, a quote you found interesting and why, or a connection you drew between two or more of the readings. On weeks when there is a museum visit, post an photo from the museum and explain how it relates to one or more of the readings from that week
The kinds of questions to answer in your responses are:
What is the main thesis of each of our readings? (i.e.: What do we learn?)
Are there any secondary theses?
How do the authors support their arguments?
What kinds of sources and images do they use?
How are the various arguments developed?
Do you agree with the argument(s) made? Why? Why not?
How do the readings support/contradict what you have learned in your classes up this day?
What is the value of learning about these topics?
Can we apply what we learn from these readings to other interiors, art objects, cultures, and contexts?
Can you find any similarities between the time-period discussed (and its design) and our contemporary culture?
Technologies and Fashion
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Technologies and Fashion
Andrew Bolton argues that “the aim of many designers of supermodern clothing is to foster and promote an equitable balance between self-sufficiency and interconnectivity” (Bolton, 2002, p. 10). Some people’s choice of dressing triggers numerous questions. Some of the things I ask myself include why did he or she wear that garment, did he or she want to be outstanding, and what if others do not get the actual meaning of that specific dressing code? When I see someone in a suit, in most cases, the individual wants to look formal or wealthy. However, not all clothes depict the real meaning of why a person is wearing them. Additionally, Bolton asserts that supermodern clothing responds to the traveling needs of males and females by improving maneuverability and comfort (Bolton, 2002, p. 34). In that light. I think technology significantly contributes to clothes design. For instance, I have seen people wearing clothes with three-dimensional pictures of art, animals, or other objects. Others who are fans or fan...