Week 5 Post Modernism

Le Corbusier had his hand in many art forms but was most famous for his architectural work. The French designer was also a painter, urban planner, and writer. Corbusier had no formal training in architecture but did work with the notable Peter Behrens and Josef Hoffmann. His worked mainly focused on providing better living conditions for people of crowded cities. He also worked to industrialize urban cities like Paris, France and the city of Chandigarh, India. Le Corbusier taught himself about architecture by visiting different museums, going to different libraries, reading about the subject, and sketching then constructing building models.

The Anatole Schrod House in La-Chaux-de-Fonds

Maison Dom-Ino

Corbusier began his own architectural practice when he moved to Paris in 1917. The next year he would meet Cubist painter Amedee Ozenfant who encouraged him to collaborated with him in some of his artwork. Their work would alter the cubist techniques and begin the Purism movement. Between 1918-1922 Corbusier focused primarily on his painting work and did not design anything to be built. 

Guitare verticale 

Nature morte verticale

Later famous architectural work included the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo ( 1954-1959). Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts (1960-1963). The Centre Le Corbusier in Zurich (1962-1967).

Current day works inspired by the Post Modernism movement:

 

Extra Credit: Here is a video tour of the Centre Le Corbusier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8NFZGj6Qps

Respones:

Courtney- I like how you included the quote by Ludwig Mues van der Rohe, it really expresses his feel for the importance of fundamentals before designing. 

Demi- I too enjoy the styles of Walter Gropius, the materials he used were very innovative. 

Week 3 Prontomodernism

Week 2 Art Nouveau

The very ornamental Art Nouveau style was carried out in the United States and Europe through about 1890 to 1910. The style was used by many creators in different fields, architecture, interior design, jewelry making, illustration and more. The style was first created in England and then later carried through out Europe before making its way to the US. In Germany Art Nouveau was known as "Jungendstil", "Sezessionstiwl" in Austria, "Modernismo", in Spain, and "Stile Floreale" in Italy.

Dragonfly corsage ornament

One notable designer was Aubrey Beardsley a young illustrator that was influenced by Japanese woodcut design and Japanese fashion. Beardsley only lived to be 25 due to reoccurring illnesses but in just a short time created many notable pieces during the Art Nouveau period. He was probably the most controversial artist of the era due to his dark and sometimes erotic designs. Topics of work included mythology, concerning issues of history, and political cartoons. His work was featured in various books and magazine as well Oscar Wilde's play Salome. 

                                   The Climax                                   Venus between Terminal Gods

Whiplash Curve: The whiplash curve is one of the most frequently used techniques when it came to designing during the Art Nouveau period. The organic curvilinear line was repeated through different mediums and design applications. Although the movement was short-lived, the use of the superfluous ornamentation has left its mark on both old and new design. 

Whiplash Curve

Current Applications

Extra Credit: Here is a short video that showcases more of Aubrey Beardsley work. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiAx6j3sWZ4

Responses:

Bailey: I enjoyed how you included the literal meaning of the word "Art Nouveau"I didn't know that its simply meant "new art".

Becca: I loved how you focused on Gaudi, I love his colorful work. It is one of a kind. The line drawings of the building were also helpful.