Title: Stylistic Elements in an overview
Course: EN_History of culture and art > Section: 5. Stylistic elements of the epochs

What are style elements, style elements from architecture and the visual arts, style elements in fashion and an overview of the history of design.

What are Stylistic Elements?

A stylistic element is the artistically defining component of a man-made object.

Stylistic elements change over time and in different spaces. On the basis of the frequency of occurrence of an element at a certain point in time / in a period of time, styles that can be more or less clearly distinguished from one another can be described.

It should be noted that although stylistic elements provide clues to the temporal and spatial origins of styles, they are not sufficient on their own to determine the origins or age of works.

Stylistic elements are most frequently found where there is room for more than pure functionality, i.e. in jewellery and ornamentation, for example on tableware, furniture and in architecture.

 In order to be able to determine and interpret motifs of works in the visual arts, iconography takes into account various stylistic elements, such as

- ornaments
- typical decorations
- sculptures
- significant construction methods
- related materials
- types of representation.

 Contemporary ideals or a characteristic theme can also become stylistic elements.

Stylistic Elements in an overview

- See the following examples

Task
- Find exemplary works that illustrate the defining stylistic elements for three other eras of your choice, which are not included in the selected examples.
- Use the overview on the attached list "Stylistic elements typical of the period" and work further on it to complete.

Overview on stylistic elements.h5p

Stylistic Elements in Fashion

In fashion most brands follow the same trends but eventually they look different as they interpret trends through their own vision and style.

Stylistic identity is made up of aesthetic elements like:

- colors
- fabrics
- patterns
- details
- lines and shape of a piece that makes a brand unique

To see, why it’s important to know elements from fashion history learn in the following video, how modern fashion designers can be influenced by history.

Inspiration: How history can influence modern fashion design

Learn more about single epochs in Western (European) fashion history using the overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Western_fashion

By the way: Did you know how Estonia presents its own fashion to people from abroad?

See this: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/what-to-see-do/shopping/local-design-boutiques

Task

Explore the Estonian modern fashion style!

- Which traditional elements are used?
- And how they are mixed and presented?

https://tallinndesignhouse.com/kummardus/?lang=en

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Recommendation: A brief overview of the history of design

History of art without design?

You have learned a lot about art development through the different epochs. But, what about the history of design?

It started with mass production in the 19^th century and many important designers have left their mark and shaped trends.

 As an aspiring e-designer, you should know about trends and history, but also because Design is everywhere and getting more important.

The more you know about the past, the current and future trends, styles and designers, the better you can understand and face challenges and solve problems in an effective way.

That's why we recommend you to learn with the webpage "Design is history“ .  It offers an overview on the history of Graphic Design.

http://www.designishistory.com/