Mar 31, 2009
Dazzle Camouflage
The first time I saw a diagram of a ship with dazzle camouflage, I thought that the diagram was a recent, purely conceptual illustration. However, I just learned that these camouflage patterns were actually used in both World Wars. The purpose of dazzle camouflage is not to conceal, but to disorient. The patterns make it difficult for onlookers to determine which direction the ship is heading. The Rhode Island School of Design has an online exhibit dedicated to these incredible camouflage patterns.
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5 Comments, Comment or Ping
matt
This is sick. I’d like to play a game of Bedazzleship.
Apr 1st, 2009
costas
Nick I’m sure that you will also love the Guilty yacht, a project of Ivana Porfiri with exterior camouflage design by Jeff Koons.
ENJOY IT!
http://www.yatzer.com/1286_%27%27guilty%27%27_by_ivana_porfiri_for_dakis_joannou_@yatzer
C
Apr 2nd, 2009
Nick
Thanks for the link, Costas!
Apr 2nd, 2009
Theo
This is fascinating stuff. There are also lots more photos and information about dazzle ship camouflage at the website at http://www.bobolinkbooks.com/Camoupedia/DazzleCamouflage.html or just google Camoupedia.
May 10th, 2009
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