Application of geometry in industrial design: reticulated tracery on cast iron products

Schaber, F. (2008) Application of geometry in industrial design: reticulated tracery on cast iron products. Paper presented to: 13th International Conference on Geometry and Graphics (13th ICGG 2008), Dresden, Germany, 4-8 August 2008. (Unpublished)

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Abstract:	The cast iron process of early industrial products lends itself to ornamentation, culminating in designs of the high Victorian period in Britain and its Empire. This paper aims to investigate the geometries employed to create cast iron products, examining samples for industrial and domestic use from the 19th century, in a case study: a vintage treadle sewing machine. By reconstructing the working drawings, the use of gothic geometry such as reticulated tracery design is investigated. The suitability of gothic revival or historicizing ornamentation for the construction with lattice or net patterns is also discussed, questioning an apparent division of industrial design history in a functional and a decorative tradition. The case study employs the following methods: photo documentation, tracing of patterns, measuring, reconstruction of the draughting plan in preparation for the sand casting forms, also, to a lesser extend, contextual research and archival study. This paper will demonstrate how geometric designs such as reticulation - found in the case study - are composed, and these are juxtaposed with gothic window tracery of the English Decorative style by referring to examples in ecclesiastical architecture
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Industrial design, cast iron, gothic tracery, reticulation
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA440 Geometry. Trigonometry. Topology > QA445 Geometry N Fine Arts > NK Decorative arts. Applied arts > NK1160 Decoration and ornament. Design > NK1175 History T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS155 Production management. Operations management > TS171 Industrial art and design N Fine Arts > NK Decorative arts. Applied arts > NK6400 Metalwork
Creators:	Schaber, Friedemann
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Design & Photography
Date:	2008
Date Type:	Presentation
Event Title:	13th International Conference on Geometry and Graphics (13th ICGG 2008)
Event Dates:	4-8 August 2008
Event Location:	Dresden, Germany
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
Status:	Unpublished
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1931

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