Aesthetic Value

Examine the concept of aesthetic value, highlighting how beauty and artistic elements add emotional and functional depth to designs.

A blacksmith hammering a glowing piece of wrought iron on an anvil, showcasing traditional metalworking techniques.

The term “wrought iron” refers to the material rather than the products made of iron. Modern mild steel has supplanted wrought iron, a forgeable ferrous material used up until about the middle of the twentieth century. Because of the extensive forming required during its production—under power hammers and through rollers—it was originally referred to as “wrought” (or “worked”). Read More →