Other goods that have followed the progression of natural pigment to detail to polish (see previous entry) are transportation vehicles.
Even the most basic element of transport, a wheel, can become artistic when painted. This is the first step: natural pigment.
painted and carved wheel, Taormina, Italy
©2008 Marshall Ikonography and World of Stock
In the 20th-21st century, cars are evidence of how objects have become progressively minimalist in shape. Shown here: art deco automobiles versus modern cars.
1930 Duesenberg Model J
1932 Cadillac 355B
1938 Jaguar 100
----------------------
Lotus Elise
Porsche Boxster
Bugatti Veyron
Fisker Karma Hybrid
photo credits: Marshall Ikonography and World of Stock, ultimatecarpage.com, concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com, and unknown sources.