Empire, Bauhaus, Art Deco Flashcards
also called “Style Moderne” a movement that originated in the 1920s and up until the 1930s
ART DECO
style advocated developed designs that embraced industry and exuded a faith in technological and social constructs of the day.
ART DECO
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF ART DECO:
- Simple, clean shapes often with a “streamlined” look;
- geometric of stylized from representational forms; as well as rectilinear forms
- Materials include: Bakelite, vita-glass; and ferroconcrete, jade, silver, ivory, obsidian, chrome and rock crystal
Characteristic motifs and influence on Art Deco:
- included nude female figures, animals, foliage and sun rays
- influences: art noveau, bauhaus and cubism
This building was created by WILIAM VAN ALEN, with streamlined approach = geometric patterns and stylized ornaments. Has stern looking eagles design and was 808 feet tall
CHRYSLER BUILDING
Landmark in modern, functional design. It Requires movement. And they united creativity and manufacturing since they were drifting
Bauhaus
Functional yet elegant
Bauhaus
It is the age of opulence.
Art Nouveau
Characteristics of art nouveau?
- asymmetrical shapes, arcs and curved forms, curved glass, Japanese motif
He was part of the Catalist modernist movement during Art Nouveau, transcending it to nature-based/organic
Antoni Gaudi
What is one of Antoni Gaudi’s works?
Casa Batillo, Barcelona
It was a school movement that opposes all kinds of periods
Bauhaus
He wanted to transform Paris and transform it into an imperial capital.
Napoleon
What is Napoleon complex?
thinks of oneself as “LARGE”
He crowned himself as emperor: December 04, 1804
Napoleon Bonaparte
