The diploma thesis titled A Collection of Textile Rugs Inspired by the Bauhaus and Futurism Movements provides a theoretical exploration of the Bauhaus and Futurism art movements, with a particular focus on their connection to the development of science fiction. The central part of the theoretical framework is dedicated to the Bauhaus school and its weaving workshop, with a focus on the contributions of artists Anni Albers, Gunta Stölzl, and Otti Berger. Their influence on 20th-century textile art and their role in shaping modern design practices are examined in depth. The thesis also discusses the origins of science fiction through film, visual arts, and literature, and its influence on Italian Futurism, a movement that emphasized speed, technological progress, and industrial design. Similarities, differences, and recurring motifs of both movements are analyzed to gain a deeper understanding of their impact on contemporary design. The primary objective of the thesis was to design a rug collection using the tufting technique and motifs inspired by Futurism, digitally printed on a cotton base, in order to establish parallels between these two early 20th-century movements and integrate their aesthetics into a contemporary interior collection. As a practical outcome, the project resulted in a collection of three tufted rugs and three digitally printed designs, all presented within a modern interior context.
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