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Hi guys. I'm a student at George Mason University in the U.S. I have a research paper I'm doing about Japanese global influence. My focus is the influence on modern interior design, specifically modern furnishings.
My argument is that the Japanese aesthetics has a significant weight on the influence of modern design. Bauhaus, essentially the founder of modern design correlates with the modernization of Japan in which they opened their borders for the world. Bauhaus was founded about the same time, or after.
Additionally, my theory is that the philosophy of 'zen' has been localized in the Western interior design and furniture in the form of minimalism. People in the west (and the world) appeal to this because minimalism offers calm and peace in the chaotic world we live in.
Can I get your thoughts on this subject? I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!
P.S. I just found out about Muji. They are trying to compete with Ikea and Crate and Barrel, with minimalism as one of the marketing strategies. It's become big in Europe apparently. They're here in the U.S.
Dirk
Hi guys. I'm a student at George Mason University in the U.S. I have a research paper I'm doing about Japanese global influence. My focus is the influence on modern interior design, specifically modern furnishings.
My argument is that the Japanese aesthetics has a significant weight on the influence of modern design. Bauhaus, essentially the founder of modern design correlates with the modernization of Japan in which they opened their borders for the world. Bauhaus was founded about the same time, or after.
Additionally, my theory is that the philosophy of 'zen' has been localized in the Western interior design and furniture in the form of minimalism. People in the west (and the world) appeal to this because minimalism offers calm and peace in the chaotic world we live in.
Can I get your thoughts on this subject? I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!
P.S. I just found out about Muji. They are trying to compete with Ikea and Crate and Barrel, with minimalism as one of the marketing strategies. It's become big in Europe apparently. They're here in the U.S.
Dirk