ARTS AND CRAFT MOVEMENT AND BEAUX ARTS STYLE

Question 1

Was originally taught at the Ecole de Beaux Arts in Paris, France.
The style gained puporality amongst american rchitects during the Gilded Age
Inspired heavily from Roman and Greek orders, and Italian and Roman renaissance elements.
The neoclassical form of architecture influences most of Europe and the United states during the 19th century.

Answer 1

Beaux–Arts Style (1830s-1940s)

Question 2

Principles of the Beaux Art Style

Answer 2

Symmetry and Order
Formal Design
Elaborate Ornamentation
Harmony betwenn architecture and Decor
Logical relationship between design elements
Composition and Planning
Architecture Parlante - emphasizes that bldgs and ocupants should be in dialogu

Question 3

Influences of Beaux Art

Answer 3

French Neoclassicism
Renaissance and Baroque elements
Modern Materials and Techniques

Question 4

Should emphasize a material’s inherent beauty
Nature as inspiration
Stresses the value of utility, simplicity and beauty

Answer 4

Principles of Craftsmanship

Question 4

Began in the UK around 1860 as an advocacy or social reform to promote traditional craftmanship
Emerged as a opposition to indrustrilization and the mass production of decorated goods
Swiftly extended to Europe and the United states

Answer 4

Arts and Crafts Movement (1860s-1920s)

Question 4

FOUR YOUNG ARCHITECTS INITIATED THE STYLE FTER THEIR TRAINING IN THE ECOLE DES BEAUX ART?

Answer 4

Joseph-Louis Duc
Felix Duban
Henri Labrouste
Leon Vaudoyer

Question 4

Founders of the Arts and craft movement

Answer 4

John Ruskin
William Morris

Question 5

Influene of Arts and Craft Movement in Architecture

Answer 5

Focus on simpler designs
Avoid over the top ornamentation
Precursor to the modern movement

Question 6

Characterized by wide overhanging eaves, detailed wood work and an open plan

Answer 6

Bungalow