Architecture and Design in World Cinema
from the cycle «History and Theory of Design»The architectural environment and design objects depicted in films are no longer merely a backdrop for the main action. Increasingly, they have become central characters, playing parts alongside the actors.
During this lecture, we will explore how the significance of architecture and interior design in world cinema has evolved throughout the 20th century. We'll delve into the work of individuals such as Robert Mallet-Stevens, known for his Art Deco set architecture, Alfred Hitchcock, who meticulously designed all the buildings and interiors for his films, Tom Ford, who placed a character in the home of Frank Lloyd Wright's student, and Wes Anderson, renowned for restoring the atrium of an Art Nouveau supermarket for «The Grand Budapest Hotel.»
We'll discuss the authenticity of Mid-century modernist interiors in the series «Mad Men,» the journey of the iconic Eames Lounge Chair from one film to another, and ponder why the Devil not only wears Prada but also sits in a Walter Knoll chair.