The concept of (nation)‎ and its Influence on the British design history-writing

Abstract EN

The article daims to approach and clarify the concept of ‘nation’, via différent and contradicting, however interesting, scientific routes.

This aims at leading to the séparation of its derivative term of ‘nationalism from the meaning of ‘patriotism’.

Both meanings are deeply examined so that their influence on the British design history-writing becomes obvions.

The term ‘Britishness’ (or ‘Englishness’) of the British design is stretched as a vital issue, as the spirit of the âge is proved to be a particularly crucial parameter in terms of influencing the British design historians.

However, this issue is profoundly argued especially during the second half of the 20th century when the national character in design was replaced by the international needs and demands of the world markets.

Ail the above have been highlighted with analogous historical evidence.

(Keywords: Nation, Nationalism, Designhistory, ‘Britishness’, Intemationalism)