Greek Traditional Motifs in Contemporary Design: History, Semiotics, and Creative Application
Η Ariadne Kritonos, Surface Designer, founder of her own brand in New York and alumna of AKTO’s BA (Hons) Fashion Design program, returns to AKTO for an online masterclass dedicated to Greek traditional motifs and their place in contemporary Design.
Through approximately ten years of research, Ariadne Kritonos studies the richness of Greek folk decorative tradition and highlights ways in which traditional motifs can be transferred into a contemporary design framework.
The online masterclass presents:
- the history and cultural context of Greek traditional motifs
- their semiotics and symbolism
- the differences between traditional, ancient Greek, and tourist motifs
- examples of creative application in contemporary fashion projects
- the importance of cultural research in fashion design today
Through the masterclass, participants discover how Greek visual tradition can serve as a tool for inspiration, research, and the development of contemporary collections, prints, and fashion concepts.
The webinar is free and is addressed to members of the AKTO student community, individuals interested in fashion design, creative research, and the relationship between fashion and cultural heritage, as well as creators seeking new ways to utilize cultural elements in contemporary design.
Thursday, April 30
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Online via Zoom
To attend the masterclass, please fill out the participation form, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email.
At AKTO, masterclasses with creators from the domestic and international creative scene, as well as with distinguished members of our alumni community, constitute an integral part of the learning process, strengthening the connection between education and contemporary creative reality.
