Bow Wow Dog Speakers (image found at
Adolf Loos argued in 1908 that, “The evolution of culture is synonymous with the removal of ornament
from objects of daily use.” Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Loos believed that the less ornament, the more civilized we are. I disagree with him because without ornamentation everything will look plain and boring. People wouldn’t be able to express themselves. Things without ornamentation will lose the emotional feeling that people have towards it and can no longer tell the story of its owner. The image above is of a set of speaker, which is shaped like dogs. These speakers tell us, the user is a dog lover and is emotionally attached to these speakers. Ornament help object and people stand out and show who they are.
Adolf Loos argued “Ornament does not increase the pleasures of life. If I want a piece of gingerbread I will choose one that is completely plain…it tastes better that way.” (Adolf Loos) I also disagree with this statement made by Adolf Loos because everybody has different tastes, some people like it sweet and some like it plain.
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