Chris Bangle says great cars are art

wistful · 09-19-2009, 10:09 AM

http://www.ted.com/talks/chris_bangl...s_are_art.html

a little bit older.. 2002.. but a still interesting talk nonetheless. discuss.

don

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StuBeck · 09-19-2009, 10:20 AM

Anything is art to somebody, and its not art to someone else. Not much to discuss.

Kiel · 09-19-2009, 10:21 AM

Chris Bangle wouldn't know a graceful body line if it punctured his spleen.

Obnoxio · 09-19-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiel

Chris Bangle wouldn't know a graceful body line if it punctured his spleen.

this.

nickgomez · 09-19-2009, 11:30 AM

I prefer BMW's The Hire series.

http://dreams.honda.com/#/allstories

Honda released some interesting short films. Not so much about design, but kinda neat.

Brad Pittiful · 09-19-2009, 11:37 AM

chris bangle...never heard of him

Jack ffr1846 · 09-19-2009, 11:40 AM

Chris Bangle ruined BMW's looks. The E46 was a great shape and then Bangle accidently the entire lineup. Upon his departure from running cal design, it's taken generation changes in the BMW line to back away from his designs, but they've clearly been doing exactly that from the first release of the Bangle Butt 7 series. Flame design. I've got your flame design right here, Bangle, you moron.

(jack.....former BMW fanboi and now wants nothing to do with BMW)

Machine Age Victim · 09-19-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Pittiful

chris bangle...never heard of him

he was the frontman for an '80s chick band

kleinfreak · 09-19-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Obnoxio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiel

Chris Bangle wouldn't know a graceful body line if it punctured his spleen.

this.

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Obnoxio · 09-19-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack ffr1846

Chris Bangle ruined BMW's looks. The E46 was a great shape and then Bangle accidently the entire lineup. Upon his departure from running cal design, it's taken generation changes in the BMW line to back away from his designs, but they've clearly been doing exactly that from the first release of the Bangle Butt 7 series. Flame design. I've got your flame design right here, Bangle, you moron.

(jack.....former BMW fanboi and now wants nothing to do with BMW)

I cant stand the "Bangle Butt". Uglier than home made soap if you asked me.

ANZAC_1915 · 09-19-2009, 12:19 PM

The bangle bum on the 5,6,7 sedans is hideous. The 5 wagon is not as offensive. I don't mind the E90 so much.

If you want to learn about design as art, the guy who was named the car designer of the 20th century was Giorgetto Giugiaro. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgetto_Giugiaro

OK, some of the cars are homey, but some are "rolling artwork".

I don't think Bangle will ever be nominated for an award like that.

KingGalantVr4 · 09-19-2009, 12:21 PM

Is this the same Chris Bangle that worked for Ford!?

Guy is a joke.

brendan_mac · 09-19-2009, 12:22 PM

I agree. Chris Bangle's cars are art.

Unfortunately, it's art garfunkel.

Obnoxio · 09-19-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ANZAC_1915

If you want to learn about design as art, the guy who was named the car designer of the 20th century was Giorgetto Giugiaro. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgetto_Giugiaro

OK, some of the cars are homey, but some are "rolling artwork".

I don't think Bangle will ever be nominated for an award like that.

Giorgetto Giugiaro, yes for sure.

Tom Tjaarda is my personal favorite. He designed some cars that I just never get tired of looking at. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Tjaarda

09-19-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
wistful Scooby Specialist Member#: 745 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI Vehicle: 2004 STi Java Black Pearl	Chris Bangle says great cars are art http://www.ted.com/talks/chris_bangl...s_are_art.html a little bit older.. 2002.. but a still interesting talk nonetheless. discuss. don * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#2
StuBeck Scooby Specialist Member#: 19546 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2009 VW Rabbit	Anything is art to somebody, and its not art to someone else. Not much to discuss.

09-19-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Kiel Scooby Specialist Member#: 133439 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Drexel Hill, PA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Sonic Yellow - Stage Taxi	Chris Bangle wouldn't know a graceful body line if it punctured his spleen.

09-19-2009, 11:30 AM	#5
nickgomez Scooby Specialist Member#: 16820 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: east dallas	I prefer BMW's The Hire series. http://dreams.honda.com/#/allstories Honda released some interesting short films. Not so much about design, but kinda neat.

09-19-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
Brad Pittiful NASIOC Supporter Member#: 34931 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: A Town Called Malice Vehicle: Dee Dee Ramone says eat dope and potato chips	chris bangle...never heard of him

09-19-2009, 11:40 AM	#7
Jack ffr1846 Ernie Ball Music Man Moderator Member#: 13699 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2008 LGT Having Vendor Relations	Chris Bangle ruined BMW's looks. The E46 was a great shape and then Bangle accidently the entire lineup. Upon his departure from running cal design, it's taken generation changes in the BMW line to back away from his designs, but they've clearly been doing exactly that from the first release of the Bangle Butt 7 series. Flame design. I've got your flame design right here, Bangle, you moron. (jack.....former BMW fanboi and now wants nothing to do with BMW)

09-19-2009, 12:19 PM	#11
ANZAC_1915 Moderator Member#: 456 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Redmond, WA, USA Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT Steel Gray Metallic	The bangle bum on the 5,6,7 sedans is hideous. The 5 wagon is not as offensive. I don't mind the E90 so much. If you want to learn about design as art, the guy who was named the car designer of the 20th century was Giorgetto Giugiaro. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgetto_Giugiaro OK, some of the cars are homey, but some are "rolling artwork". I don't think Bangle will ever be nominated for an award like that.

09-19-2009, 12:21 PM	#12
KingGalantVr4 Scooby Newbie Member#: 121092 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Space Station Vehicle: LOOK OUT BELOW! Re-entry is a &!^%#	Is this the same Chris Bangle that worked for Ford!? Guy is a joke.

09-19-2009, 12:22 PM	#13
brendan_mac Scooby Specialist Member#: 125055 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Victoria Vehicle: I've got Ham, But I'm not a Hamster.	I agree. Chris Bangle's cars are art. Unfortunately, it's art garfunkel.