Contents
0. Introduction 01
0.1 Abstract 02
0.2 Aim and objectives 02
0.3 Methodology 03
0.4 Scope and Limitations 03
0.5 Implications 04
1. Art’s extrapolation in Spatial design 07
1.1 Modern Art’s adaptation in Spatial design 16
1.1.1 In Modern spaces (De Stijl in Eames house) 18
1.1.2 In Contemporary spaces (Suprematism by Zaha Hadid) 28
1.1.3 In spaces designed by an Artist (The case of Hundertwasser) 38
1.2 Realizing the Scope and Limitations of Modern movements 46
1.3 Assimilating Modernism’s ‘individual’ voices 51
1.3.1 Expressionism 52
1.3.2 Dada 54
1.3.3 Surrealism 55
1.4 Surrealism’s relevance in contemporary Spatial design 57
2. Extracting from Surrealism 61
2.1 Ideology 66
2.1.1 Dada aspects 70
2.1.2 Freudian aspects 76
2.1.3 The Core aspects 82
2.2 Surrealist tendencies in design theory 89
2.3 Techniques 93
2.3.1 The Exquisite corpse 95
2.3.2 The Surrealist object/ Assemblage 98
2.3.3 Recollecting Dreams 102
2.4 Prevailing notions of ‘surreal’ spaces 104
2.4.1 The Revered spaces 104
2.4.2 Domestic environments 106
2.4.3 Attempts by the Surrealists 108
2.4.4 Surrealists despite themselves 110
2.5 Embodiment 114
2.5.1 External attributes 114
2.5.2 Internal attributes 118
2.5.3 Interpretation of Artworks 119
2.5.4 Evocative attributes 134
2.6 Precipitating ‘spatial surreality’ 136
3. Examining designed ‘surreality’ 143
4. Epilogue 175
3.1 Criteria of selection 146
3.2 Method of analysis 149
3.3 Mercedes Benz Museum 152
3.4 Conclusion 171
Nomenclature 182
Bibliography 183
Image and illustration credits 185
Appendix 191