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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...

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 ...

 Week 4: Art Nouveau part 2 Opposed to the first half of Art Nouveau, part 2 takes a look at how this art movement was influential in the U.S. One of the most influential designers of this time was Louis Tiffany. He was naturally gifted in jewelry making, painting, pottery, and glass. In 1885, Louis generally wanted to concentrate on stained glass art and he eventually produced many windows for American churches.   Louis Tiffany was a firm believer that nature should be the main source of design this can be seen with the majority of his of his designs that would feature different Landscapes animals or even plants his law of nature was closely aligned with the art Nouveau movement he was pretty significant and introducing that movement to America if you're popularizer if you popularize it through a different designs and he would encourage others to work in a similar style of him. Tiffany was mostly interested in works there from Japan China India and in nature perspective can ...

   Week 3: Art Nouveau   While the arts and crafts movement was inspired from a historical standpoint within a more medieval style, the Art Nouveau movement was built off the idea of nature rather than history and tradition. When it came to nature, flowers, insects, birds, and vines were commonly used for artwork and served as a tool of inspiration for artists. Many characteristics of this movement included a rejection of Victorian style and any imitation of historical styles. This art style was more modernized as iron and glass were often used to produce this type of artwork. Modern techniques were utilized such as industrial production and electricity.   I found it interesting that this art movement had precise locations, particularly within France. Two major cities hosted this art which were Paris and Nancy. They were notably intellectual centers and they were associated with different artists and manufacturers. Two examples that stand out are Emile Gall...

Japan and Japanisme During the first few centuries, Japan was generally ruled by competing clans and the political system provided a strong foundation of unity and emperors. To maintain a strong civilization of unity, they would often focus on their traditions and culture so they could ensure their sense of self. Japan was in close contact with China but their designs were unique to each other. China preferred a more formal style that was built on the idea of organization while Japan was the opposite. They preferred asymmetry and imperfections in their work. The Japanese endured designs that had changes and variations. The Japanese would like to implement wood in their designs and this was heavily influenced by their geographical location. Wood and bamboo were abundant in Japan and since there were many earthquakes, wooden buildings were encouraged to maintain protection from natural disasters. This in turn became an outlet for the Japanese to view wood through more creative lenses bec...