Modernism is a huge part of today’s generation. Modernism
began around the time of the World Fairs. The World Fairs showed evidence that
design was finally progressing. Design was moving past old trends and branching
out into something entirely new. Designers were acting on their ideas and
inspirations and communicating those ideas through architecture. The World
Fairs were celebratory events that designated modifications in the world. They
were commercial events, but also very competitive because designers competed to
be a part of them. World Fairs introduced and promoted new up and coming
products such as, Cracker Jack’s, Aunt Jemima, and Wrigley’s Gum. By promoting
new products and designs, the World Fairs influenced people to travel around
the world.
The search for modern
design was not a simple task. Designers
chose to repeat classic design while the post impressionistic focused more on
light. Cubism, flattening out of a space, was introduced, as was expressionism.
The idea of combining flattened space with more emotions. Finally, art nouveau,
made its debut and modernism hits its highest. Modernism is the first design
style without a historic precedent and grew tremendously fast.
Casa Batilo by Antonia Gaudi
During the 19th
century, designers were starting to be “done with” reform. Finished with making
the old “new.” Designers wanted new forms, focusing on modern they struggled
trying to find a trend to settle in. Before Modernism, design styles always had
a specific trend. But modernism is the exact opposite. It was a bunch of
designers ideas compiled into all designs. Designers would copy, reinvent, and
mix together several different designs. Louis Sullivan would natural materials
and put them into abstract geometric patterns. Modernism started with interiors
and with time moved to include the exteriors of buildings as well.
The Crystal Palace, 1851, iron and glass
The Eiffel Tower, 1889
Frank Lloyd Wright was a leading
architect for modern architecture and one of the best examples. Wright would
give as much care to the interiors of his designs as he did to the exteriors.
Most of his floor plans were very smooth and incorporated straight, clean,
horizontal lines.
Frank Lloyd Wright, The Guggenheim
Frank Lloyd Wright, Falling Water
PHOTO CREDIT:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_fair
http://vintagraph.com/worlds-fair/single-gallery/2509333
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http://www.destination360.com/europe/spain/barcelona/casa-batllo
http://passport2design.com/chaotic-design-can-be-beautiful/
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/eiffel-tower-landmark.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crystal_Palace
http://www.wright-house.com/frank-lloyd-wright/fallingwater-pictures/F1SW-fallingwater-in-fall.html
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/about/frank-lloyd-wright-building
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