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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...