blog assignment 4: Ornament or Nature

Adolf Loos argued in 1908 that “The evolution of culture is synonymous with the removal of ornament from objects of daily use.” I do not agree with his view.


He rejected all the Ornament value as toilet graffiti and other bad behavior of modern civilization, in my opinion that is an arbitrary decision。


In the Industrial age, Ornament is the only way to reduce the sense of apathy which cause by industrialization.  In particular, people need passion of decoration in order to avoid the simplicity of lifestyle.


I believe Ornament is the the progress of design. that will not Obstruction of  civilization. Sometimes, Ornament promoted reform of product design.


However,  "Ornament and crime" Still play an important role. Loos Correct the impact of  the  people who  live in the over-Ornament time. 

Loos, A (1908) Ornament and Crime: selected essays, translated by Michael Mitchell