The Transformation of Design’s Functionality and Existed Design Form in Art

• Main Authors: Yang, Tzu-Hung, 楊子弘
• Other Authors: Lai, Wen-Shu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/08063432107226647346

碩士 === 國立交通大學 === 應用藝術研究所 === 103 === This research is based on “ready-made”, whose function as a daily object is often ignored in the field of fine art. Functionality of the object is removed in order to serve as an intermedium for artistic interpretation, in this case the identification of “design product”. The research aims to return to the objects’ functionality and original form as they were designed, taking part as a subject of ready-made creation in the field of art. The research starts with a look at the evolution of art and design and their historic relations with designed products, noting the influence of functionality of design on life and culture. Secondly, the research goes into discussions of Marcel Duchamp’s ready-mades, and how ready-mades gradually evolve from “daily objects” to what they are now, as “existed design form” in art and design history. Following this, an investigation on contemporary artists and designers who used ready-made as prime materials for their artworks, analyzing the roles of ready-made and functionality in art and design fields. Eventually, compare many artworks and design products with my works in “existed design form”, “design product”, “functionality” to use in “art”. To sum up, I explore three views of design in contemporary art: (1) The function of objects remains unchanged, while given a change of time and space. (2) In addition to simply mimicking the objects’ form, the function as they were designed is also mimicked as elements for artworks. (3) Imitating the appearance of objects to create visual variations, while maintaining the symbolism of their functions. Through this research, I hope to build a bridge for interactions between art and design.