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This modernism approach took place from 1950 to 1960. This style was very popular in Western culture and there were many different characteristics such as flat roofs, asymmetry, and expansive walls of glass. It was also the first style to use bi-level structures. The color schemes used for this period were very warm and nature-centered such as olive green, mustard yellow, and pumpkin. Other colors were also popular such as grey, black, pink, and turquoise. Along with the colors, different furnishings such as plastic, metal, laminates, and fiberglass helped fuel creativity. Like many other art styles we focused on, modernism emphasizes the creativity of nature and how it can complement architecture. One of the most influential designers in this period was Eero Saarinen. He was educated in Yale School of Architecture. He was a Finnish architect who produced furniture with knoll. Knoll is a design established in 1938 in New York by Florence Knoll. This firm consists of more office-style f...

  Modernism didn't originate in America, but rather came from Europe which then spread across the Globe. World War 2 caused a dramatic shift in modernism as pre-war modernism was theoretical and idealistic, and post-war modernism was practical and applied. The shift was due to people questioning traditional culture after the destruction of the war. Artists and architects wanted to use modernism as a bridge for further expression and exploration, and the realities of the war fueled more creativity and innovation as a way to improve the world and combat the damage done by countless lives being lost and the toll on the environment. One influential architect during this time was Rudolph Schindler. He had a collaborative relationship with Frank Lloyd Wright and designed the Schindler House in California. Construction of this building was utilized with a tilt slab method of concrete walls being poured on top of the concrete base. The exterior of this building had darker and wooden colors...

In Rise of the Decorator. There was a need for design professions who were able to furnish interiors that would match a particular style, and the  building they were housed in. Before the job of interior decoration, an architect would have to hire various Craftsman to complete different elements of the interior design. The job of the decorator was to furnish an interior, and this would include. Obtaining furniture, art and accessories and any other aspect to create a strong interior design plan. There was also a growing need of wealthy people to live in houses that would reflect status. One of the artists involved in this period was Dorothy Draper. She used traditional furniture in nontraditional ways, and her style was fun and appealing. She even created America's first design firm and it is still in existence. For characteristics and style, she was known for the dramatic use of black and white on walls, as well as flooring and other pieces. Should also use clear, vivid color...

The emergence of Art Deco arose in 1920s. There was tension between functionalists and decorators, and  functionalists valued simplicity, mass production, and design that would serve the common person. Decorators valued craftsmanship and the elite market and were not concerned with social theory. Art Deco originated in France and it came to the US at the beginning of World War 2. The style was very fashion-oriented and strongly decorative. It was influenced by Art Nouveau.  The prominent design of Art Deco would consist of zigzags, a folding screen, large mirrors, and certain light fixtures. The materials used were often Ebony, zebrawood with irony, leather and polished metals, and glass. This can easily be seen in the 1925 World's Fair in Paris. It was after World War One and it was a showcase for interior design. It consisted of furniture, lamps, textiles, accessories and they all had sharply angled and cube forms. They're made of aluminum and glass, and there were zigzag sh...

  Technology and the Art Nouveau propelled the foundation of the modernism movement. As different aspects of technology such as skyscrapers, cars, trains, and photography were introduced, the possibilities of art evolved. The past design was generally rejected and people focused more on the industrial design. This movement took place after World War 1 and architects had the chance to redesign the world with the help of more technological advancements. There were a few architects associated with this movement such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, etc. One of the most prominent styles that took place in the 1920's and 30's was the international style. The term originated from a book and the authors wanted to captalize on three design principles which were the expression of volume rather than mass, the emphasis on balance opposed to symmetry, and the absence of applied ornament. The authors desired to define a style that would improve the modern architecture. T...

Protomoderism was an experimental art movement that would contain the foundations of modernism. This art movement also contained the rejection of historical styles and the rejection of ornamentation which are decorative patterns that would typically be found on pillars or arches as well as embroidery or painted designs on different ceramics. This art style would be very influential in Germany and Austria and his movement gave way to the Vienna secession, a time when artists would protest against  historicism but not quite embrace Art Nouveau. The secession inspired different architects such as Olbrich, Klimt, Wagner, etc.    One of these artists was Gustav Klimt. He was a major painter of the twentieth century and the biggest member of the Vienna secession. He embraced the unity between art and design and was even influenced by Sigmund Freud because his primary work focused on the subconscious and different themes of sexuality. He was most known for his paintings and ...