7 Arts & Crafts Flashcards
What were two other names used in the USA for the Arts and Crafts movement?
Craftsman or Mission style
What dis the Arts and Crafts movement stand for?
It stood for traditional craftsmanship - simple folk forms
What three moral values is the movement a reflection of?
- Honesty
- Simplicity
- Usefulness
What two things was the movement a reaction to?
- Cheap, industrialized products
- The ornamental excess of the Victorian era
What was John Ruskin’s view on the industrial revolution?
He thought it was a mistake. He wanted the return of handicrafts & skilled craftsmen.
What are the five characteristics of the Arts and Crafts movement?
- Truth to materials - simple “handmade” form
- Emphasizing the natural beauty of the materals
- Little in the way or ornamentation
- Workshops in rural areas revived old techniques
- Patterns inspired by the British countryside
What are six points about British vernacular architecture?
- Well-proportioned solid forms
- Deep porches
- Steep roof pitches
- Pointed window arches
- Brick fireplaces
- Wooden fittings
What style of homes were “kit houses”?
Craftsman style
What are the six inspirations of Art Nouveau?
- The arts & crafts movement
- Gothic revival
- Baroque
- Rococo
- Celtic artifacts
- Chinese and Japanese art
What is the primary characteristics of Art Nouveau?
The curving line, inspired by nature (often slender and/or vine like decoration)
Who made the insanely amazing church?
Antonio Gaudi
When was the construction of the insanely amazing church started, and when is it projected to be finished?
It started in 1882, and it is projected to be finished in 2026. (144 YEARS!!)
Where is the insanely amazing church, and what is it called?
Barcelona. It’s called Sagrada Familia
What are the four side of the Sagrada Familia?
On the picture:
- Left = apse
- Right = glory facade
- Top = nativity facade
- Bottom = passion facade
