"The idea that form should follow function (functionalism); an embrace of minimalism; and a rejection of ornament."
Minimalism with an emphasis on clean lines and the use of modern materials and technology.
Historical context: Understanding the socio-political and cultural landscape of the late 19th and early 20th century that paved the way for the emergence of Modernism.
Art Nouveau: A decorative and organic style that preceded Modernism and influenced its aesthetic language.
Avant-garde movements: The radical experimentation in art, literature, music, and theater that challenged traditional norms and values, and paved the way for Modernism.
Industrialization and technological advances: The impact of new materials, production techniques, and engineering principles on architecture and design.
The Arts and Crafts Movement: A movement that rejected machine-made products in favor of hand-crafted objects, and influenced Modernism's emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and honesty of materials.
Bauhaus: A German school of design that synthesized craft and industry, and sought to create a new aesthetic for the modern age.
International Style: A minimalist and functional style that emerged in the 1920s, characterized by simple geometric forms, industrial materials, and an absence of decoration.
Expressionism: A style that emphasized the emotional and spiritual aspects of architecture and sought to convey a sense of the human condition.
Futurism: A movement that celebrated speed, technology, and the dynamism of modern life, and influenced the emphasis on movement and fluidity in Modernist design.
De Stijl: A Dutch movement that advocated for abstraction, simplicity, and order, and influenced the development of Modernist architecture.
Constructivism: A movement that emphasized the role of art and architecture in the construction of a new socialist society, and influenced the belief in functionalist design.
Organic architecture: A style that emphasized the integration of buildings with their natural surroundings, and sought to create harmonious relationships between humanity and nature.
Brutalism: A style that emphasized rawness, honesty, and the expressive potential of concrete, and rejected the artificiality and superficiality of post-war architecture.
Postmodernism: A movement that sought to challenge the dominance of Modernism and criticized its disregard for history, context, and human experience.
Contemporary architecture: The current state of architecture, characterized by a diverse range of styles, influences, and approaches to design.
Art Deco: An eclectic style that combines elements of traditional decorative art with modernism, characterized by bold geometric shapes and crisp, clean lines.
Bauhaus: A style that emphasizes functionalism, minimalism, and rationality, featuring flat roofs, clean lines, and the use of industrial materials.
Brutalism: A style that emphasizes the raw, unpolished, and functional use of concrete, with an emphasis on verticality and repetition.
Constructivism: A style that focuses on functionality and structural integrity, featuring simple geometrical shapes and a preference for basic materials such as concrete and metal.
Deconstructivism: A style that emphasizes the fragmentation, fluidity, and unpredictability of design, featuring unusual angles, unwieldy shapes, and a sense of disorientation.
Expressionism: A style that emphasizes emotional and psychological experiences, featuring asymmetrical forms, vibrant colors, and a focus on creating a narrative through architecture.
Futurism: A style that emphasizes speed, movement, and technology, featuring an emphasis on streamlining and aerodynamics, as well as asymmetrical shapes and the use of new materials.
International Style: A style that emphasizes simplicity, clarity, and visual lightness, featuring long flat planes, unornamented surfaces, and a preference for white, glass, and steel.
Postmodernism: A style that emphasizes the playfulness, irony, and eclecticism, often featuring exaggerated historical references, bright colors, and complex forms.
Streamline Moderne: A style that emphasizes the sleek, flowing lines of industrial design, featuring rounded edges, horizontal orientation, and an emphasis on speed and technological progress.
"It emerged in the first half of the 20th century and became dominant after World War II until the 1980s."
"New and innovative technologies of construction, particularly the use of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete."
"According to Le Corbusier..."
"Postmodern architecture."
"The use of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete."
"The idea that form should follow function."
"The innovative technologies of construction."
"An embrace of minimalism."
"A rejection of ornament."
"Le Corbusier."
"In the 1980s."
"Postmodern architecture."
"Le Corbusier."
"New and innovative technologies, functionalism, minimalism, and the rejection of ornament."
"Glass, steel, and reinforced concrete."
"From after World War II until the 1980s."
"It was an embrace of minimalism."
"Form should follow function (functionalism)."
"New and innovative technologies of construction."