The Emergence of Modernism

The Emergence of Modernism was a period of new direction of design. This movement was thought of as the originators of the "modern movement". There were four main architects Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright. One of the most influential architects, Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 1000 structures and completed 532 works. Many of Wrights work is located in Illinois. I am looking forward to being able to look at his in upcoming weeks.

Meaning "The Style" the De Stijl period included dutch artist, sculptors, architects and designers. The De Stijl period was from 1917-1927. De Stijl tired to express a new utopian ideal of spiritual harmony and order. This period was also about abstraction, simplifying visual work, and the use of vertical and horizontal directions. Throughout this period Gerrit Rietveld created multiple buildings and furniture.

A major architectural style that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s was described as the International style. The International style period included the same architects form the Emergence of Modernism period. Characteristics of the International style includes a radical simplification of a form, rejection of ornament, and use of materials such as glass, steel, and concrete. The philosophy behind the International style was about the honest expression of structure.


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Peer Discussion!

I read Sammy V and Flors Blog.  I really like Flor's current application images because you can clearly tell how it relates to the emergence of modernism. I also really like Sammy's Blog because of the way she explained and described this period. 

Video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLHCYeswxuI