History of Design Conference, Inha, June 23, 2016

Where is the History of Design Going?
International Conference
June, 23 2016
Salle Jullian room
Institut national d’histoire de l’art, Galerie Colbert
2, rue Vivienne 75002 Paris, France
Organized by Stéphane LAURENT

University Pantheon-Sorbonne
The history of design gradually established as a specific domain of research with

dedicated publications since the late 1970s. It differentiated from the history of decorative arts
and architecture and anchored to the field of the history of art. At that time, design as practice
began to span after developing since the beginning of the industrial revolution in England in
the Eighteenth century. Thus, the affirmation of the design as a creative industry and the
sufficient consistency of its own history made possible to make observations and analysis.
The first publications remained in the wake of engaged writers such as Nikolaus
Pevsner and Siegfried Giedon, who struggled to advocate modernity by using a methodology
rather controversial than scientific. The first graduate courses in design history were often
delivered by art historians in art history programs or in art schools. The approach was
rationally based on “heroes” actors and “masterpieces” objects, while taking into account
other factors including technical, artistic, social and economical aspects. The discipline
strengthened until being able to establish, develop and support academic journals, programs
and societies dealing with the history of design. The richness of the analysis, and the will to
open the history of design to a cross-cultural vision brought up a new thinking. The change
happened at a time when new methodologies like gender studies, post-colonialism, material
history significantly modified the interpretation of art and contemporary art. Hence, part of
the history of design rooted into a history of material culture.
In France, where the history of design came later and in a more limited way, the
influence of philosophy or "French theory" remained dominant after the outstanding works of
Roland Barthes and Jean Baudrillard and the intellectual debates from the Sixties to the
Eighties about the relations of sociology, anthropology, semiotics, aesthetics or
psychoanalysis to art. However, a history of design based on sources such as archives is also
active and aims to a better acknowledgment. It leads to a comprehensive and innovative
approach of a rich heritage of design, which remains widely unknown and requires a close
connection with museums, sources and collections.
The purpose of the symposium is to demonstrate the relevance of the history of design
as a research field and the accuracy of its various readings. Experts will share their experience
and vision. Benefiting from the advanced research in the UK and from diverse contributions,
the conference will also shed light on a nascent and scattered but active and rich discipline in
France.
Speakers
Mr. Alain Barbaret, Direcrtor of the Mobilier National et des manufactures des
Gobelins, de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie.
Dr. Hab. Françoise Ducros, curator at the Mobilier national.
Dr. Cloé Fontaine-Pitiot, curator at the Musée national d’art moderne-Centre de
création industrielle, Centre Georges Pompidou.
Dr. Hab. Stéphane Laurent, University Pantheon-Sorbonne.
Dr. Asdis Olafsdottir, Administrator of the Maison Louis Carré and Editor of ArtNord
journal.
Dr. Penny Sparke, professor and pro vice-chancellor, Kingston University, UK.
Dr. Jonathan Woodham, professor, University of Brighton, UK.
Program
9h00 Welcome of participants.
9h30 Introduction by Hervé Barbaret.
10h Stéphane Laurent, L’Histoire du design en France, états des lieux.
10h30 Penny Sparke, The History of the History of Design: A Personal

Perspective.
11h Break.
11h30 Asdis Olafsdottir, La recherche sur le design finlandais en France:

Alvar Aalto, d'Artek à la maison Louis Carré.
12h Discussions.
12h30 Lunch break.
14h Jonathan Woodham, Globalizing Design History in the 21st Century:

remapping and repositioning design history and culture.
14h30 Françoise Ducros, L’Archipel créatif du Mobilier national et des

manufactures nationales.
15h Cloé Pitiot, Conserver, exposer, diffuser le design.
15h30 Discussions & Conclusions.
16h45 Visit of the design collections and resources of the Musée National
d’art moderne-Centre de création industrielle, Centre Georges Pompidou.
19h Dinner at the Café Beaubourg (sur réservation payante sauf

participants).
With the support of the Society of Friends of the Musée national d’art
moderne Centre Pompidou.

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Where is the History of Design Going?

Organized by Stéphane LAURENT

The history of design gradually established as a specific domain of research with

9h00 Welcome of participants.

9h30 Introduction by Hervé Barbaret.

10h Stéphane Laurent, L’Histoire du design en France, états des lieux.

10h30 Penny Sparke, The History of the History of Design: A Personal

11h30 Asdis Olafsdottir, La recherche sur le design finlandais en France:

12h30 Lunch break.

14h Jonathan Woodham, Globalizing Design History in the 21st Century:

14h30 Françoise Ducros, L’Archipel créatif du Mobilier national et des

15h Cloé Pitiot, Conserver, exposer, diffuser le design.

15h30 Discussions & Conclusions.

19h Dinner at the Café Beaubourg (sur réservation payante sauf

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