THERE WAS A PROFOUND BELIEF IN THE POWER OF THE POLYMATH DURING THE MID-CENTURY PERIOD

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The mid-century modern period embraced interdisciplinary collaboration, with architects and designers working across fields to create integrated projects. While the polymath model has faded over time, there has been a resurgence of multidisciplinary work in contemporary design that reflects the innovative legacy of figures like Charles and Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto.