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Major Aesthetic Categories Of The Zany
The Zany, an important minor aesthetic category allows us to better understand the history of work and the influence it has on designers. Both Charles Chaplin’s film Modern Times (1936) and The Tv series I Love Lucy (1951-57) explore the behaviours of the Zany within work culture. The minor aesthetic category is much less common and ‘major’ aesthetic categories such as sublime or beautiful; they commonly draw judgement or affective response.
The Zany have helped us understand previous work cultures heavily influenced by Fordism and Taylorism. Their philosophies aim to increase manufacturing efficiency and outputs, focusing on breaking down production processes to smaller steps which are easily taught, creating a conveyor belt assembly line
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