Though the birth of minimalism was in the 50s, it is an integral part of modern lifestyle and art. Its simplistic approach might seem beneficial for the masses, but it also takes the fun and identity of things. From phone booths to logos, the simplistic approach takes the identity out of them and kills the spirit.
People are posting their concerns on these and one tweeter thread is now shared heavily on the internet. A user named The Cultural Tutor posted a Twitter thread on this very topic. The user makes us acquainted with the basic history of man-made art and showpieces.
From the first arrowheads to medieval musical instruments, mankind left their fragrances. With delicate decorations, humankind kept on producing art. So with the functional purpose, things served an aesthetic purpose as well.
19th century changed the purpose of goods. Hand production had a war against mass production and the Machine Monster won the battle. From clothes to jewelry, everything started to be produced in masses.
Though during the 19th century, you can observe eye-catching lamps, claims the user. Moula has been made and beautiful lamps were mass-produced.
From wildly decorative to almost overwhelmingly exuberant, streetlights did have a fun journey. Some were just elegant and some carried intricate details. The ordinary was converted into something meaningful.
He even put up a case for buildings. Then the user claims that modernism is the reason for this simplistic minimalistic nature. From population growth to globalization, all are at the center of this.
Once mass-produced, it is now just a symbol of urbanization. It started with streetlights, now encroaching on everything aesthetic and beautiful, modernity has to be directed correctly.
Why did street lights become so boring? pic.twitter.com/7umBDNWwAU
— The Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor) May 19, 2023
