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  Week 6 Blog: Protomodernism Pt. 1 & 2 Protomodernism took place between 1897-1959. It projects containing the seeds of Modernism, rejects Historical Styles and “ornamentation”, and experiments with form and ideas.  The Deutscher Werkbund Movement worked its way around Munich, Germany, Vienna, Austria, and Berlin, Germany. The purpose of the movement was to have the highest quality design to the mass-produced output. It was also a major influence on the early careers of Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Mies Van Der Rohe. The Deutscher Werkbund Movement is the equivalent to the Art's and Crafts Movement. It protested against artistic establishment, but it also embraced the use of the machine. It also set the stage for the international and Art Deco Styles.  The Werkbund Exhibition (1914) The Vienna Secession led to worldwide advances in art, history, psychology, and philosophy. There was a newfound interest in culture and design, as well as, the unity of the arts, an...

  Week 4: Art Nouveau Pt. 2  This period was confined to the influential work and architectural styles of Tiffany and Sullivan.  Louis Comfort Tiffany was a designer of decorative arts. He was gifted in painting, jewelry making, pottery and glass. He reorganized his business in 1885 to concentrate on creating stained glass art. The business was commissioned to produce several American church windows. He was also known for using glass and metal materials and “Art Nouveau Lamp Construction”.  Louis H. Sullivan desired to create a new style of architecture that reflected contemporary America- used Art Nouveau style ornamentation. He is known as “the father of skyscrapers” , which used steel frames, and work that uses the concept “Form Follows Function”. He eventually moved to Chicago in 1875 and was known for his rich ornamentation in a very personalized style. His highly detailed and decorative style of architecture was inspired by nature, not historic precedent. These...

  Week 3: Art Nouveau Pt. 1 The Art Nouveau period, which means “new art”, took place 1890-1910. The Art Nouveau period originated in Britain, though France and Belgium were the main leaders of the movement. Germany, Spain, and the Scandinavian countries were also affected by the movement, as well.It was not based on traditional or historical design but by nature. It embraced technology and the manufacturing process. It occurred during a period of peace and prosperity in Europe. The growth supported new and experimental directions in design. It rejected academic models and the historical Victorian style and really focused on the inspiration of nature in design. Japanese art and designers' influence was evident as well, with works from Van Gogh, Edvard Munch, Gauguin, and Audrey Beardsley.  Many pieces of furniture are recognized from this period, which used ornamentation based on natural forms and modern techniques. There are also many characteristics from this moment. Curvili...