European watches in 19 century
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The tendencies of watch development in the light of the scientific achievements, technical progress and social changes happened in Europe the 19 century are analyzed. The life acceleration in different fields of human activity have resulted in mass requirement of the watch using. Improvement of the watch design was influenced by achievements, made in previous of centuries time. The main of them are considered in a research. Development of science and technical achievements have led to cost reduction of watches production. Improvement of a design and appearing of new functions have made possible use of watches in professional activity. The dual nature of the watches, their technical and art features is noted in the article. Requirements to functionality led to grows the price influence. Also ways of representing the watches in a costume of men changed. The research pays attention to the new approaches of watch design connected with change of an esthetic paradigm.
- Гурьева Татьяна Николаевна
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