HHIS-281A: History of Automobile Design

This course will examine the history, evolution and significance of automobile design around the world. We will work roughly chronologically forward, focusing on two particular aspects of design. The first area of focus will be designers who were responsible for the development of individual marques and models over the decades and the traditions in which they were working (or breaking away from). Secondly, we will focus the history and evolution of particular internal and external design elements of cars themselves (dials, gauges, bodywork, colors, shapes, glasswork, etc.). An essential emphasis will be placing this design work in a larger historical context.