Art Deco Movement – The Foundation Stone of Modern Art
Annette Labedzki asked:
‘Art Deco’ was a mainstream international design movement, spreading over a span of fourteen years, from 1925 to 1939. It played a crucial role in the development and the progression of Modern Art. The Deco Movement embodied a blend of the different modern decorative art styles, largely from 1920s and 1930s. These styles were the derivatives of several state-of-the-art painting philosophies of the twentieth century, including ‘Neoclassical,’ ‘Constructivism,’ ‘Cubism,’ ‘Modernism,’ ‘Art Nouveau,’ and ‘Futurism.’ The Deco movement influenced various decorative arts, such as architecture, interior designing, industrial designing, and visual art forms like fashion, painting, graphic arts, and cinema.
The term ‘Art Deco’ was coined in an exhibition, ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes,’ held in Paris, in the year 1925. The exhibition was organized by some French artists to promote the creation of a new genre of art, adapted to the contemporary lifestyle, a distinct sense of individuality, and fine workmanship. The organizers of this exhibition were the members of the society, ‘La Societe des artistes decorateurs,’ including, Hector Guinmard, Eugene Grasset, Raoul Lachenal, Paul Follot, Maurice Dufrene, and Emily Decour. The term ‘Art Deco’ however, gained widespread recognition only in the year 1968, when art historian Bevis Hiller, came out with his popular book, ‘Art Deco of the 20s and 30s,’ and organized an exhibition, ‘Art Deco,’ at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
This movement was distinguished for its abstraction, manipulation, and simplification of defined geometric shapes, and a vivid use of colors. The bold color schemes and blending curves were the focal points of the true ‘Deco’ creations. The so-called ‘ancient arts’ of Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Aztec Mexico, prominently inspired this movement. In the age of machines and streamline technology, the use of materials, such as plastics, enamels, harden concrete, and an unusual type of glass, ‘vita-glass,’ greatly affected the movement. There is sufficient evidence to indicate the employment of materials, like aluminum, stainless steel, lacquer, inlaid wood, along with exotic materials, like zebra and sharkskin.
The Empire State Building, famous for its pyramid-like structure, and the Chrysler Building, known for its multi-arched dome, are the living examples of the ‘Deco’ style. The movement even outlined the fashion industry of Paris in the 1920s. The dresses sported large chromium buttons, head-hugging cloche hats worn with huge fur collars, dangling earrings, and so called ‘bobbed hairstyles,’ all amounting to completely new and revolutionary look. The BBC Building in Portland Place and the basement of the Strand Palace Hotel, London are the examples of the pure ‘Art Deco’ style. The popularity of this movement took a beating during late 30s and 40s, but regained its lost sheen with the surge in the following of ‘graphic designing’ in the 1980s.
‘Art Deco’ was a mainstream international design movement, spreading over a span of fourteen years, from 1925 to 1939. It played a crucial role in the development and the progression of Modern Art. The Deco Movement embodied a blend of the different modern decorative art styles, largely from 1920s and 1930s. These styles were the derivatives of several state-of-the-art painting philosophies of the twentieth century, including ‘Neoclassical,’ ‘Constructivism,’ ‘Cubism,’ ‘Modernism,’ ‘Art Nouveau,’ and ‘Futurism.’ The Deco movement influenced various decorative arts, such as architecture, interior designing, industrial designing, and visual art forms like fashion, painting, graphic arts, and cinema.
The term ‘Art Deco’ was coined in an exhibition, ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes,’ held in Paris, in the year 1925. The exhibition was organized by some French artists to promote the creation of a new genre of art, adapted to the contemporary lifestyle, a distinct sense of individuality, and fine workmanship. The organizers of this exhibition were the members of the society, ‘La Societe des artistes decorateurs,’ including, Hector Guinmard, Eugene Grasset, Raoul Lachenal, Paul Follot, Maurice Dufrene, and Emily Decour. The term ‘Art Deco’ however, gained widespread recognition only in the year 1968, when art historian Bevis Hiller, came out with his popular book, ‘Art Deco of the 20s and 30s,’ and organized an exhibition, ‘Art Deco,’ at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
This movement was distinguished for its abstraction, manipulation, and simplification of defined geometric shapes, and a vivid use of colors. The bold color schemes and blending curves were the focal points of the true ‘Deco’ creations. The so-called ‘ancient arts’ of Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Aztec Mexico, prominently inspired this movement. In the age of machines and streamline technology, the use of materials, such as plastics, enamels, harden concrete, and an unusual type of glass, ‘vita-glass,’ greatly affected the movement. There is sufficient evidence to indicate the employment of materials, like aluminum, stainless steel, lacquer, inlaid wood, along with exotic materials, like zebra and sharkskin.
The Empire State Building, famous for its pyramid-like structure, and the Chrysler Building, known for its multi-arched dome, are the living examples of the ‘Deco’ style. The movement even outlined the fashion industry of Paris in the 1920s. The dresses sported large chromium buttons, head-hugging cloche hats worn with huge fur collars, dangling earrings, and so called ‘bobbed hairstyles,’ all amounting to completely new and revolutionary look. The BBC Building in Portland Place and the basement of the Strand Palace Hotel, London are the examples of the pure ‘Art Deco’ style. The popularity of this movement took a beating during late 30s and 40s, but regained its lost sheen with the surge in the following of ‘graphic designing’ in the 1980s.
What is the difference between Architecture and Industrial Design?
DominicanBeBe4 asked:
I start as a freshmen at NJIT this fall to major in Architecture. But before I start, I want to know what is the difference between Architecture and Industrial Design? I need help to make sure I’m making the rite choice or if I should major in Industrial Design…
I start as a freshmen at NJIT this fall to major in Architecture. But before I start, I want to know what is the difference between Architecture and Industrial Design? I need help to make sure I’m making the rite choice or if I should major in Industrial Design…
FYI: I am not really into art, I like drawing anything with tools and specific measurements.
Modern Coffee Tables – Art for Your Living Room
Jennifer Akre asked:
Anyone can buy a coffee table. But, next time you’re in the market for a coffee table for your contemporary home, consider purchasing a piece that will do more than hold your magazines and the television remote. There are some wonderful modern coffee tables available that really make a statement in your living room. You may find them to be both functional and your favorite conversation piece.
Consider, for example, the Japanese style coffee table. From a beautiful Tribeca style, with its contoured glass top and wooden legs, to more traditional Japanese coffee tables that are very low to the ground and come with solid bases in very dark colors, Japanese style modern coffee tables offer style and grace with beautiful modern designs.
Another great style choice in modern coffee tables is the original Marcel Breuer style, with its silver metal legs and simple black top. His coffee table with attached nesting table design is especially noteworthy. Most famous as a designer of monuments, Breuer’s furniture styles are in great demand.
Consider, also, Curvet’s designs in modern coffee tables. His style offers a wide range of choices, including a large coffee table called the “Big Cheese” design that resembles a chunk of Swiss cheese, and a curved glass coffee table that is a true work of art.
For American modern coffee tables, consider the designs of Ray and Charles Eames. From wooden tables with wire bases to long elliptical tables, modern coffee tables that nod to the Eames style are a classic choice for modern homes.
Kenshoma also offers unique modern styles that include elements that are somewhat more traditional. Their sea star table includes teak legs and a wicker top, and is a modern coffee table that would also work well in a setting that is somewhat more traditional.
Exciting styles in modern coffee tables abound. Spend some time shopping around, and you’re sure to find a great modern coffee table that complements your home’s style beautifully.
Anyone can buy a coffee table. But, next time you’re in the market for a coffee table for your contemporary home, consider purchasing a piece that will do more than hold your magazines and the television remote. There are some wonderful modern coffee tables available that really make a statement in your living room. You may find them to be both functional and your favorite conversation piece.
Consider, for example, the Japanese style coffee table. From a beautiful Tribeca style, with its contoured glass top and wooden legs, to more traditional Japanese coffee tables that are very low to the ground and come with solid bases in very dark colors, Japanese style modern coffee tables offer style and grace with beautiful modern designs.
Another great style choice in modern coffee tables is the original Marcel Breuer style, with its silver metal legs and simple black top. His coffee table with attached nesting table design is especially noteworthy. Most famous as a designer of monuments, Breuer’s furniture styles are in great demand.
Consider, also, Curvet’s designs in modern coffee tables. His style offers a wide range of choices, including a large coffee table called the “Big Cheese” design that resembles a chunk of Swiss cheese, and a curved glass coffee table that is a true work of art.
For American modern coffee tables, consider the designs of Ray and Charles Eames. From wooden tables with wire bases to long elliptical tables, modern coffee tables that nod to the Eames style are a classic choice for modern homes.
Kenshoma also offers unique modern styles that include elements that are somewhat more traditional. Their sea star table includes teak legs and a wicker top, and is a modern coffee table that would also work well in a setting that is somewhat more traditional.
Exciting styles in modern coffee tables abound. Spend some time shopping around, and you’re sure to find a great modern coffee table that complements your home’s style beautifully.
The Eames Era. Could Be Anything – Jordi Labanda
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Painting Big – Modern Art and the Large Scale Canvas
Kathleen Karlsen asked:
The large scale of modern art, including the American Color Field painters, was a major break with the historical convention of easel painting. The scale of these works allows the viewer to actually “walk into” the painting since the edges disappear from the viewer’s line of vision. This dramatically challenges naturalistic perspective. The spatial experience is completely altered and the canvas becomes a type of sky with a new kind of space spreading outward rather than inward.
This sense of spreading outward works equally well with the expansive, all-over paintings of Jackson Pollack as well the works of American Color Field Painters Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis and the centrally focused works of Kenneth Noland. With Frankenthaler and Louis, the works often seem to continue somewhere outside of the canvas.
For example, the cloud-like shapes that fill the canvas in Frankenthaler’s Tutti Frutti feel as though they are part of a larger mass that exists outside of the range of the canvas itself. Louis’s stripes in Unfolding Light likewise may stretch off into infinity at the bottom of the canvas. Noland’s centralized works, such as the exemplary circle painting Song, begin in the center of the canvas and reverberate off into the unseen distance equally in all directions.
Frankenthaler, Louis and Noland also employed different shapes as formats while utilizing the characteristically large scale for their works. Frankenthaler and Louis generally used different sizes and forms of rectangles and squares. Noland’s emphasis on geometric forms such as diamonds and chevrons as structure for the display of color in his works resulted in an even greater emphasis on the shape of the canvas as well. Noland ultimately gave added emphasis to the framing edge in his attempt to create a unified whole.
For example, the importance of the canvas shape is clear in the interplay between the positive and negative spaces in Noland’s chevron work 17th Stage. The sense of precarious balance would be destroyed if the tip were further from the bottom edge. The optical triangles that result from the empty canvas on each side of the chevron would also be destroyed if the frame were either wider or longer.
With these modern artists, the framing edge itself had taken on a pictorial importance unprecedented in prior traditions. In accordance with this, many of these artists cropped their works after they had been completed. Decisions about the ultimate size and shape of each work became the final creative act for the modern artist.
The large scale of modern art, including the American Color Field painters, was a major break with the historical convention of easel painting. The scale of these works allows the viewer to actually “walk into” the painting since the edges disappear from the viewer’s line of vision. This dramatically challenges naturalistic perspective. The spatial experience is completely altered and the canvas becomes a type of sky with a new kind of space spreading outward rather than inward.
This sense of spreading outward works equally well with the expansive, all-over paintings of Jackson Pollack as well the works of American Color Field Painters Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis and the centrally focused works of Kenneth Noland. With Frankenthaler and Louis, the works often seem to continue somewhere outside of the canvas.
For example, the cloud-like shapes that fill the canvas in Frankenthaler’s Tutti Frutti feel as though they are part of a larger mass that exists outside of the range of the canvas itself. Louis’s stripes in Unfolding Light likewise may stretch off into infinity at the bottom of the canvas. Noland’s centralized works, such as the exemplary circle painting Song, begin in the center of the canvas and reverberate off into the unseen distance equally in all directions.
Frankenthaler, Louis and Noland also employed different shapes as formats while utilizing the characteristically large scale for their works. Frankenthaler and Louis generally used different sizes and forms of rectangles and squares. Noland’s emphasis on geometric forms such as diamonds and chevrons as structure for the display of color in his works resulted in an even greater emphasis on the shape of the canvas as well. Noland ultimately gave added emphasis to the framing edge in his attempt to create a unified whole.
For example, the importance of the canvas shape is clear in the interplay between the positive and negative spaces in Noland’s chevron work 17th Stage. The sense of precarious balance would be destroyed if the tip were further from the bottom edge. The optical triangles that result from the empty canvas on each side of the chevron would also be destroyed if the frame were either wider or longer.
With these modern artists, the framing edge itself had taken on a pictorial importance unprecedented in prior traditions. In accordance with this, many of these artists cropped their works after they had been completed. Decisions about the ultimate size and shape of each work became the final creative act for the modern artist.
The Evolution of Modern Art
Suzanne Macguire asked:
Modern art opens up a broad spectrum of innovation and movements that cropped up in the mid-19th century. The Industrial Revolution ushered in a series of changes in the society, thereby forming the platform for a series of movements. These movements have left a huge impact on the art and culture of the contemporary period. For instance, the 20th century has witnessed a huge influx of new artistic techniques and materials, not to mention the modes of expression!
The history of modern art can be traced to a group of French artists who broke from the formal, realistic art of their contemporaries thus introducing the movement of Impressionism. Notable among the Impressionist painters were Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro and Pierre Auguste Renoir of France and Alfred Sisley of England. Impressionists, through the dramatic use of light and color, introduced a whole new approach to art. The tradition became highly popular and evolved to give rise to a number of Post-Impressionistic movements.
Hailed as one of the prime Post-Impressionistic movements, Fauvism, believed in the use of simplified designs in combination with an “orgy of pure colors”. The famous artists during this period were Henri Matisse, Andre Derain, Maurice de Vlaminch, Kees van Dongen and Raoul Dufy. The German form of Fauvism is known as Expressionism.
In 1880, there emerged a new elaborate style of art called Art Nouveau. The painting of Gustave Klimpt, whose stunningly adorned, often mysterious women became the rage of the time. The Art Deco Movement can be regarded as a follow-up style of the Art Nouveau. The great artist, Pablo Picasso, heralded the tradition of Cubism- an art form favoring geometrical forms and fragmentations.
The following period saw a number of artists revolting against the contemporary art forms, which they considered as obscure and sophisticated. Andy Warhol led the movement to Pop Art. His works featured the portraits of renowned personalities, which he reduced to almost cartoon-like simplicity. Amongst the other art movements of the 20th century, Surrealism, Abstract Movement, and Op Art Movement (Optical Art) are significant.
The contemporary scenario of modern art still continues to be inspired by all the art styles, beginning with Impressionism. The dynamic nature of this creative genre is hopeful of evolving and reaching new heights in future.
Modern art opens up a broad spectrum of innovation and movements that cropped up in the mid-19th century. The Industrial Revolution ushered in a series of changes in the society, thereby forming the platform for a series of movements. These movements have left a huge impact on the art and culture of the contemporary period. For instance, the 20th century has witnessed a huge influx of new artistic techniques and materials, not to mention the modes of expression!
The history of modern art can be traced to a group of French artists who broke from the formal, realistic art of their contemporaries thus introducing the movement of Impressionism. Notable among the Impressionist painters were Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro and Pierre Auguste Renoir of France and Alfred Sisley of England. Impressionists, through the dramatic use of light and color, introduced a whole new approach to art. The tradition became highly popular and evolved to give rise to a number of Post-Impressionistic movements.
Hailed as one of the prime Post-Impressionistic movements, Fauvism, believed in the use of simplified designs in combination with an “orgy of pure colors”. The famous artists during this period were Henri Matisse, Andre Derain, Maurice de Vlaminch, Kees van Dongen and Raoul Dufy. The German form of Fauvism is known as Expressionism.
In 1880, there emerged a new elaborate style of art called Art Nouveau. The painting of Gustave Klimpt, whose stunningly adorned, often mysterious women became the rage of the time. The Art Deco Movement can be regarded as a follow-up style of the Art Nouveau. The great artist, Pablo Picasso, heralded the tradition of Cubism- an art form favoring geometrical forms and fragmentations.
The following period saw a number of artists revolting against the contemporary art forms, which they considered as obscure and sophisticated. Andy Warhol led the movement to Pop Art. His works featured the portraits of renowned personalities, which he reduced to almost cartoon-like simplicity. Amongst the other art movements of the 20th century, Surrealism, Abstract Movement, and Op Art Movement (Optical Art) are significant.
The contemporary scenario of modern art still continues to be inspired by all the art styles, beginning with Impressionism. The dynamic nature of this creative genre is hopeful of evolving and reaching new heights in future.
The Many Faces And Styles Of Modern Tattoo Art
Sarah Freeland asked:
There are several tattoo styles that are gaining popularity in America. Though, in ways they are very similar, the differences can either make or break a tattoo. Understanding the differences can be crucial for a tattoo artist. The continuity and flow of Celtic knots, to the proper look of Bio-Mechanics. There are many different styles, however to go through them all, it would be a bit much. In this series of articles that I like to call “The many faces of tattoos”, you will learn the different types, and techniques of tattoos that exist in our country. There will also be some examples of artists which have helped to inspire the style of tattooing.
Bio-Mechanical Tattoos: Bio-Mechanical tattoos, or as most call it Bio-Mech is a style of tattooing which depicts living robotics (human robotics). The most popular artist of whom has made this style of tattooing more popular, is illustrator H.R. Giger, of whom designed the creatures from the Alien movies. Majority of Bio-mechanical tattoos show flesh intermingling with machinery. Often times you will see bio-mechanical tattoos done in Grey wash, as it helps to find a flow between flesh tones, and the ink. However, if done properly, color can give a new intriguing look to bio-mech.
Grey wash (Black and gray tattoos): This style of tattooing was once believed to have been derived from prison tattoos, as getting your hand on colored ink was fairly difficult. It was soon brought fourth into mainstream tattooing, it was refined in the late 1970’s, turning grey wash into the next big hit. Grey wash is usually used in a portrait tattoo, or anything that you are wishing to achieve a realistic effect. As said before, most of your Bio-mechanics are preformed with your grey wash technique. You can either purchase pre-made grey wash, or you can make your own by adding drops of water to a small amount of black.
Gothic style tattoos: Though there are many different types of “Goth.” tattoos, such as skulls, or pents, or all the way to your more candy coated tattoos filled with bright colors, and ironic designs. Though the two styles are very different, they are one of the most predominant tattoo styles in the US. Chances are, if someone has a body suit, they will have at least one skull in the collection. The designs are endless, and not only “Goths” can get them.
Tribal tattoos: This form of tattoos has been practiced for centuries through a plethora of tattoo styles. Though most tribal tattoos are received by those who do not understand their background, simply for their striking appearance there is a thick history in tribal style tattoos. Historically, getting a tattoo was a right of passage, many girls were required to get facial tattoos before they were able to marry. The boy, would be considered un-fit to become a man if he couldn’t handle the pain from the tattoo. Though tribal tattooing is common in America, it is hard to find an artist capable of completing the tattoo in one sitting. Between the need for straight, or flowing lines and the thick solid fill, it is a difficult tattoo to preform. It will take time and practice to get an even distribution of ink. I would suggest Kuro Sumi tribal black ink.
There are several tattoo styles that are gaining popularity in America. Though, in ways they are very similar, the differences can either make or break a tattoo. Understanding the differences can be crucial for a tattoo artist. The continuity and flow of Celtic knots, to the proper look of Bio-Mechanics. There are many different styles, however to go through them all, it would be a bit much. In this series of articles that I like to call “The many faces of tattoos”, you will learn the different types, and techniques of tattoos that exist in our country. There will also be some examples of artists which have helped to inspire the style of tattooing.
Bio-Mechanical Tattoos: Bio-Mechanical tattoos, or as most call it Bio-Mech is a style of tattooing which depicts living robotics (human robotics). The most popular artist of whom has made this style of tattooing more popular, is illustrator H.R. Giger, of whom designed the creatures from the Alien movies. Majority of Bio-mechanical tattoos show flesh intermingling with machinery. Often times you will see bio-mechanical tattoos done in Grey wash, as it helps to find a flow between flesh tones, and the ink. However, if done properly, color can give a new intriguing look to bio-mech.
Grey wash (Black and gray tattoos): This style of tattooing was once believed to have been derived from prison tattoos, as getting your hand on colored ink was fairly difficult. It was soon brought fourth into mainstream tattooing, it was refined in the late 1970’s, turning grey wash into the next big hit. Grey wash is usually used in a portrait tattoo, or anything that you are wishing to achieve a realistic effect. As said before, most of your Bio-mechanics are preformed with your grey wash technique. You can either purchase pre-made grey wash, or you can make your own by adding drops of water to a small amount of black.
Gothic style tattoos: Though there are many different types of “Goth.” tattoos, such as skulls, or pents, or all the way to your more candy coated tattoos filled with bright colors, and ironic designs. Though the two styles are very different, they are one of the most predominant tattoo styles in the US. Chances are, if someone has a body suit, they will have at least one skull in the collection. The designs are endless, and not only “Goths” can get them.
Tribal tattoos: This form of tattoos has been practiced for centuries through a plethora of tattoo styles. Though most tribal tattoos are received by those who do not understand their background, simply for their striking appearance there is a thick history in tribal style tattoos. Historically, getting a tattoo was a right of passage, many girls were required to get facial tattoos before they were able to marry. The boy, would be considered un-fit to become a man if he couldn’t handle the pain from the tattoo. Though tribal tattooing is common in America, it is hard to find an artist capable of completing the tattoo in one sitting. Between the need for straight, or flowing lines and the thick solid fill, it is a difficult tattoo to preform. It will take time and practice to get an even distribution of ink. I would suggest Kuro Sumi tribal black ink.
Using Vibration Platforms For Rehabilitation and Restoration of Bone, Muscle and Health
Helen Eames asked:
Whole Body Vibration Technology (WBVT) has been touted as the next generation exercise and weight loss machine and has been credited with some amazing claims. This paper is to redefine and define those claims and validate the existing credible research into this technology.
Historically speaking WBVT first began in 1857, is backed by over 40 years of research and was originally developed to prevent and treat bone and lean muscle loss in cosmonauts who amassed time in a weightless environment. We begin by delving into the history of WBVT and onto creditable research and studies into the fitness and health benefits of using vibration techonology.
Vibration therapy is not new, originally developed by a Swedish doctor, Dr. Gustav Zander who build and tested over 70 different types of exercise machines some of which were based on vibration exercise. In the 1960’s Dr John Kellogg the originator of Kelloggs Cornflakes also developed a ’shaker’ which he claimed could cure constipation, headaches and back pain.
Whole body Vibration Technology was developed and refined by Russian scientists who began the real studies of Whole Body Vibration used the technology for many years to rehabilitate their cosmonauts after returning from space to help restore atrophied muscles and bone density compromised due to the weightless environment of space.
Many of these cosmonauts were so weak they needed assistance emerging from the aircraft and Russian scientists were called in to come up with a therapy that could focussed on hyper-gravitational force to mimic a gravitational field in space.
The vibration platform and Whole Body Vibration Technology was born and researchers were astounded to find that it not only stopped the loss, but also increased bone density and strengthened muscle tissue. They then used this technology to prevent injury to and rehabilitate their Olympic athletes from injury and found that it could almost halve the recuperation time. Since this time WBVT has spread to the world and even NASA has incorporated vibration technology into their space program. NASA-funded scientists suggest that astronauts might prevent bone loss by standing on a lightly vibrating plate for 10 to 20 minutes each day. Held down with the aid of elastic straps, the astronauts could keep working on other tasks while they vibrate.The same therapy, they say, might eventually be used to treat some of the millions of people who suffer from bone loss, called osteoporosis, here on Earth. (NASA)
WBVT is now used in rehabilitation and physio-therapy clinics in Europe and the US and is now filtering into to the rest of the world on a wave of interest and marketing. Now used to treat many health challenges, scientists are documenting positive changes in more and more health related challenges by the day including; osteoporosis, loss of muscle tone in MS, Parkinson’s Disease and even various forms of paralysis, back pain, pain, ankle and knee injuries, arthritis, emphysema, stroke recovery, varicose veins, and cerebral palsy just to name a few.By standing on the plate, the vibration generates systematic involuntary muscle contraction through out the body, which not only increases your flexibility but also burns fat by increasing your metabolism while it improves your circulation and provides your cells with ideal oxygen and nutrient delivery to slow the degenerative process.The platform drops either 2 or 4 mm. This is a very small and gentle drop. For example, let’s say that you are standing on the vibration plate with a gentle knee bend. Once the platform drops 2 mm, your muscle is quickly lengthened, or ’stretched’. The body reacts to this by quickly contracting the muscle. By the time it does that, the platform is already back at the first position. The platform drops again and this is repeated. Since the platform has been designed to do this 20 to 50 times per second, you can get a maximum of 50 muscle contractions per second! In one minute, you can actually get 3000 safe and gentle muscle contractions. This is the equivalent to doing 3000 knee bends. In addition to these muscle contractions, vibration exercise is also able to work more of the muscles.
Because the vibration effect makes the muscles contract involuntarily, all muscles that are being exercised will be activated. In fact, with regular training such as weight lifting, only 40% of your muscles will be working. With vibration exercise, that number can reach nearly 100%. Not only will you get more muscle contractions in a short period of time, but also more of your muscles will be working during this time. All this leads to vibration exercise being a safe and fast way to exercise effectively.Research published in the American Journal of bone Mineral Research has shown that vibration technology can lead to an increase in bone density similar to that achieved by weight-bearing exercises normally prescribed for osteoporosis. WBVT is delivering results in less time and with less stress on older patients and can even be used safely in aged care homes.
In addition to the increase in bone density the research also showed that the acceleration training led to an improvement in postural control and balance. These effects can help to reduce the risk of falls and therefore reduce the risk of broken bones in osteoporosis patients.”After twelve weeks of steady use once, twice or three times per week with 20 subjects, including myself, I am happy to share with you the very positive effects my clients and I have enjoyed due to use of the Power Plate:
1. Increased endocrine balance …
2. Increased range of motion …
3. Improved circulation and lymphatic return …
4. Rapid growth of lean muscle …
5. Improved proprioception, balance, righting and tilting reflexes …
6. Loss of subcutaneous fat …
7. While my clients hope to see, over time, reversal of bone loss, they have baseline bone density measurements to compare to …
8. Pain reduction …
9. Increased energy …
After the 2-month exercise program, the walking speed, step length, and the maximum standing time on one leg were significantly improved in the WBV exercise plus routine exercises group, while no significant changes in these parameters were observed in the routine exercises alone group. Thus, the present study showed the beneficial effect of WBV exercise in addition to muscle strengthening, balance, and walking exercises in improving the walking ability in the elderly. WBV exercise was safe and well tolerated in the elderly. (Kawanabe K. et al, 2007) Please see reference list for more research into bone density.
Whole body vibration has demonstrated positive effects on blood flow. Gentle rapid contractions, repeated at a high rate, allow the muscle to work as a pump, resulting in increased blood flow within the peripheral circulatory system. This results in the body carrying off waste products much faster, thereby enhancing recovery. Effects of vibration therapy on circulatory system include:
Enhanced peripheral and systemic blood flow Enhanced peripheral lymphatic flow Increased venous drainage
A study by the Dept of Physical Therapy Loma Linda University found that short duration vibration sessions significantly increased skin blood flow and hails WBVT as an emerging therapeutic modality. (Lohman E. et al; 1985)
Aged care is not simply about extending life years, but increasing the quality of life. ‘Functional age’ is much more important that ‘chronological age.’ This is interpreted as the ability of an individual to maintain certain parameters as they age, such as strength, balance, and agility. Exercise has shown significant benefits in combating some of these problems.
Aging and Inactivity
Muscle loss occurs at a rate of 1% per year after the age of 40 Bone density is correlated with muscle strength. Decreases in muscle mass and strength can affect bone density Loss of muscle strength may increase risk of falls and fractures
To implement an exercise program for the aging population, it must be safe, gentle, and effective. Whole body vibration has attracted increased attention as an exercise alternative to combat the effects of inactivity and aging. Current research has shown positive benefits. These results have led to continuing research around the world, reinforcing vibration exercise’s role in promoting healthy aging. (Kawanabe K. et al; 2007)
Aging and Vibration Exercise
Improvement in chair rising test, indicative of improvement in muscle power Improve elements of fall risk and health-related quality of life Ability to promote ambulatory competence (improved walking) in elderly women Beneficial for balance and mobility in nursing home residents with limited functional dependency High compliance with vibration exercise
A study on nursing home residents using Vibrational Technology to enhance balance and mobility concluded with this statement: “In nursing home residents with limited functional dependency, six weeks static WBVT exercise is feasible, and is beneficial for balance and mobility. The supplementary benefit of WBVT on muscle performance compared to classic exercise remains to be explored further.” (Bautmans I. et al; 2005)
Scientific principles underlying vibration training:
Myotatic Stretch Reflex Tonic Vibration Reflex Neurological Adaptation to Exercise Excitation of the GTO (Golgi Tendon Organ) Optimal Recruitment of Motor Units Force and power output through increased acceleration Stretch-Shortening-Cycle (SSC) Model Effects on the Hormonal System o Effects on the Circulatory System Effect on the skeletal system through Wolff’s Law adaptation, shifting the force/velocity curve to the right (faster strength gains)
In summary it could be said that WBVT holds promise as a significant tool for physiotherapists, sport injury specialists and rehabilitation clinics. It use in such places is certainly warranted and more research should be encouraged to further the documentation of positive health and fitness benefits for any age of person and many health challenged individuals.
Resources:
Barry, Patrick L. quot;Good Vibrations: A New Treatment Under Study by NASA-funded Doctors Could Reverse Bone Loss Experienced by Astronauts in Space.” Science @ NASA Web site, Nov. 2, 2001.
Bone Density:
Clinton Rubin, Robert Recker, Diane Cullen, John Ryaby, Joan McCabe,and Kenneth McLeod4JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCHVolume 19, Number 3, 2004Published online on December 22, 2003; doi: 10.1359/JBMR.0301251
Whole Body Vibration Technology (WBVT) has been touted as the next generation exercise and weight loss machine and has been credited with some amazing claims. This paper is to redefine and define those claims and validate the existing credible research into this technology.
Historically speaking WBVT first began in 1857, is backed by over 40 years of research and was originally developed to prevent and treat bone and lean muscle loss in cosmonauts who amassed time in a weightless environment. We begin by delving into the history of WBVT and onto creditable research and studies into the fitness and health benefits of using vibration techonology.
Vibration therapy is not new, originally developed by a Swedish doctor, Dr. Gustav Zander who build and tested over 70 different types of exercise machines some of which were based on vibration exercise. In the 1960’s Dr John Kellogg the originator of Kelloggs Cornflakes also developed a ’shaker’ which he claimed could cure constipation, headaches and back pain.
Whole body Vibration Technology was developed and refined by Russian scientists who began the real studies of Whole Body Vibration used the technology for many years to rehabilitate their cosmonauts after returning from space to help restore atrophied muscles and bone density compromised due to the weightless environment of space.
Many of these cosmonauts were so weak they needed assistance emerging from the aircraft and Russian scientists were called in to come up with a therapy that could focussed on hyper-gravitational force to mimic a gravitational field in space.
The vibration platform and Whole Body Vibration Technology was born and researchers were astounded to find that it not only stopped the loss, but also increased bone density and strengthened muscle tissue. They then used this technology to prevent injury to and rehabilitate their Olympic athletes from injury and found that it could almost halve the recuperation time. Since this time WBVT has spread to the world and even NASA has incorporated vibration technology into their space program. NASA-funded scientists suggest that astronauts might prevent bone loss by standing on a lightly vibrating plate for 10 to 20 minutes each day. Held down with the aid of elastic straps, the astronauts could keep working on other tasks while they vibrate.The same therapy, they say, might eventually be used to treat some of the millions of people who suffer from bone loss, called osteoporosis, here on Earth. (NASA)
WBVT is now used in rehabilitation and physio-therapy clinics in Europe and the US and is now filtering into to the rest of the world on a wave of interest and marketing. Now used to treat many health challenges, scientists are documenting positive changes in more and more health related challenges by the day including; osteoporosis, loss of muscle tone in MS, Parkinson’s Disease and even various forms of paralysis, back pain, pain, ankle and knee injuries, arthritis, emphysema, stroke recovery, varicose veins, and cerebral palsy just to name a few.By standing on the plate, the vibration generates systematic involuntary muscle contraction through out the body, which not only increases your flexibility but also burns fat by increasing your metabolism while it improves your circulation and provides your cells with ideal oxygen and nutrient delivery to slow the degenerative process.The platform drops either 2 or 4 mm. This is a very small and gentle drop. For example, let’s say that you are standing on the vibration plate with a gentle knee bend. Once the platform drops 2 mm, your muscle is quickly lengthened, or ’stretched’. The body reacts to this by quickly contracting the muscle. By the time it does that, the platform is already back at the first position. The platform drops again and this is repeated. Since the platform has been designed to do this 20 to 50 times per second, you can get a maximum of 50 muscle contractions per second! In one minute, you can actually get 3000 safe and gentle muscle contractions. This is the equivalent to doing 3000 knee bends. In addition to these muscle contractions, vibration exercise is also able to work more of the muscles.
Because the vibration effect makes the muscles contract involuntarily, all muscles that are being exercised will be activated. In fact, with regular training such as weight lifting, only 40% of your muscles will be working. With vibration exercise, that number can reach nearly 100%. Not only will you get more muscle contractions in a short period of time, but also more of your muscles will be working during this time. All this leads to vibration exercise being a safe and fast way to exercise effectively.Research published in the American Journal of bone Mineral Research has shown that vibration technology can lead to an increase in bone density similar to that achieved by weight-bearing exercises normally prescribed for osteoporosis. WBVT is delivering results in less time and with less stress on older patients and can even be used safely in aged care homes.
In addition to the increase in bone density the research also showed that the acceleration training led to an improvement in postural control and balance. These effects can help to reduce the risk of falls and therefore reduce the risk of broken bones in osteoporosis patients.”After twelve weeks of steady use once, twice or three times per week with 20 subjects, including myself, I am happy to share with you the very positive effects my clients and I have enjoyed due to use of the Power Plate:
1. Increased endocrine balance …
2. Increased range of motion …
3. Improved circulation and lymphatic return …
4. Rapid growth of lean muscle …
5. Improved proprioception, balance, righting and tilting reflexes …
6. Loss of subcutaneous fat …
7. While my clients hope to see, over time, reversal of bone loss, they have baseline bone density measurements to compare to …
8. Pain reduction …
9. Increased energy …
After the 2-month exercise program, the walking speed, step length, and the maximum standing time on one leg were significantly improved in the WBV exercise plus routine exercises group, while no significant changes in these parameters were observed in the routine exercises alone group. Thus, the present study showed the beneficial effect of WBV exercise in addition to muscle strengthening, balance, and walking exercises in improving the walking ability in the elderly. WBV exercise was safe and well tolerated in the elderly. (Kawanabe K. et al, 2007) Please see reference list for more research into bone density.
Whole body vibration has demonstrated positive effects on blood flow. Gentle rapid contractions, repeated at a high rate, allow the muscle to work as a pump, resulting in increased blood flow within the peripheral circulatory system. This results in the body carrying off waste products much faster, thereby enhancing recovery. Effects of vibration therapy on circulatory system include:
Enhanced peripheral and systemic blood flow Enhanced peripheral lymphatic flow Increased venous drainage
A study by the Dept of Physical Therapy Loma Linda University found that short duration vibration sessions significantly increased skin blood flow and hails WBVT as an emerging therapeutic modality. (Lohman E. et al; 1985)
Aged care is not simply about extending life years, but increasing the quality of life. ‘Functional age’ is much more important that ‘chronological age.’ This is interpreted as the ability of an individual to maintain certain parameters as they age, such as strength, balance, and agility. Exercise has shown significant benefits in combating some of these problems.
Aging and Inactivity
Muscle loss occurs at a rate of 1% per year after the age of 40 Bone density is correlated with muscle strength. Decreases in muscle mass and strength can affect bone density Loss of muscle strength may increase risk of falls and fractures
To implement an exercise program for the aging population, it must be safe, gentle, and effective. Whole body vibration has attracted increased attention as an exercise alternative to combat the effects of inactivity and aging. Current research has shown positive benefits. These results have led to continuing research around the world, reinforcing vibration exercise’s role in promoting healthy aging. (Kawanabe K. et al; 2007)
Aging and Vibration Exercise
Improvement in chair rising test, indicative of improvement in muscle power Improve elements of fall risk and health-related quality of life Ability to promote ambulatory competence (improved walking) in elderly women Beneficial for balance and mobility in nursing home residents with limited functional dependency High compliance with vibration exercise
A study on nursing home residents using Vibrational Technology to enhance balance and mobility concluded with this statement: “In nursing home residents with limited functional dependency, six weeks static WBVT exercise is feasible, and is beneficial for balance and mobility. The supplementary benefit of WBVT on muscle performance compared to classic exercise remains to be explored further.” (Bautmans I. et al; 2005)
Scientific principles underlying vibration training:
Myotatic Stretch Reflex Tonic Vibration Reflex Neurological Adaptation to Exercise Excitation of the GTO (Golgi Tendon Organ) Optimal Recruitment of Motor Units Force and power output through increased acceleration Stretch-Shortening-Cycle (SSC) Model Effects on the Hormonal System o Effects on the Circulatory System Effect on the skeletal system through Wolff’s Law adaptation, shifting the force/velocity curve to the right (faster strength gains)
In summary it could be said that WBVT holds promise as a significant tool for physiotherapists, sport injury specialists and rehabilitation clinics. It use in such places is certainly warranted and more research should be encouraged to further the documentation of positive health and fitness benefits for any age of person and many health challenged individuals.
Resources:
Barry, Patrick L. quot;Good Vibrations: A New Treatment Under Study by NASA-funded Doctors Could Reverse Bone Loss Experienced by Astronauts in Space.” Science @ NASA Web site, Nov. 2, 2001.
Bone Density:
Clinton Rubin, Robert Recker, Diane Cullen, John Ryaby, Joan McCabe,and Kenneth McLeod4JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCHVolume 19, Number 3, 2004Published online on December 22, 2003; doi: 10.1359/JBMR.0301251
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