#intro2d

Futurism

This is an example of futurism, a scheme designed by State Architect Sosthène Weis between 1905 and 1910, was a future metamorphosis of Luxembourg’s Hotel Des Postes. This design shows that futurism means creativity ad innovation that allows design to be high and wide, glass and steel.

Art Deco

Art Deco was an introduction to geometric form and colors and stepped structures. Therefore, these earrings provide elegant curves, shapes and colors dominant in 1925 era. its elegance and beauty stands out with any outfit.

Late-Modernism 

The futurists took an extreme look at design, eliminating anything old fashioned. Science and technical knowledge was the inspiration for designs rather than history. Intense violence and modern warfare was the “new world.” This poster from 1915, uses very angled lines with black and white, bold contrast to depict three soldiers with their weapons walking in the city.

The bauhaus style emphasized functional buildings, daylight factories and open plan warehouses. The aim was to improve the construction and habitation of the living spaces for everyone. Practical objects were the focus of this style of design. This photo is a very open floor plan with a functional design. The balconies are all lined up to maintain usability but the building itself is also designed to be a work of art.

Lastly, the hippies, beatniks...the counterculture...

Per Merriam-Webster, the raw definition of ‘beatnik’ reads:  a young person who was part of a social group in the 1950s and early 1960s that rejected the traditional rules of society and encouraged people to express themselves through art.  

Above is an accurate depiction of the counterculture of the 50s/60s.  The young people of the time were challenging social mores and redefining norms and expectations of the time.  It didn’t all work out well, but I believe that these movement did a lot more good for society than bad.  

This outfit, although a modern depiction of a vintage style expresses a sense of freedom and expression...the exact message that the youth of the time was trying to convey.  Kind of a ‘take me as I am’ message.  

Constructivism originated in Russia, challenging the art of the day, as the philosophy in favor of art as a practice for social purposes, rejecting autonomous art.  Its features often included abstract geometric shapes.  Often, the creation was made of metal and/or glass.  Below are two representations of this period:

These are constructivism inspired lounge chairs.  While incredibly simple in design, they certainly have the attributes of a chair, and would most certainly function well.  I’m not entirely sure of the comfort, though.

This is a building in Russia that depicts the constructivist style.  As you can clearly see, the building is a construct of artistic individuality and defiance. 

Art Deco

This period encompassed ~1920-1935.  It combined fine craftsmenship with modern design and influenced EVERYTHING...clothing, jewelry, furniture, architechture...to name a few.

This art deco piece demonstrates clean lines, and the use of brightly colored gemstones.  

Below, you will see a representation of art deco furniture.  Characteristics of art deco furniture often included textured leather, in unusual, gaudy colors. 

RENAISSANCE

This is the Statue of David that was sculpted by Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, or Michelangelo as we refer to this famous artist. The marble sculpture was created from a single block of marble between 1501 and 1504. Michelangelo was a prominent figure in Florence Italy and was only 26 when he created this treasure. David was originally placed in the Palazzo della Signoria where it stood from 1504 till 1834 when it was moved to the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence Italy where it stands today.

NEO CLASSICIST

I scoured my home to find ANYTHING that might have had some inspiration from any of the design eras discussed.  I found one thing.  It is a picture that came from my mom’s house after she passed.  I believe the inspiration is from the Romantic Era.  

My house is an old beach house, circa 1925.  It’s really not the kind of house that any of the styles would work well with.  It’s more of a relaxed ‘homey’ environment.  The other end of that is....I can’t decorate to save my neck.  My furnishings are basic, solid and boring.  Having raised my 5 children in this house, there was no room for anything that I would worry about being broken or damaged.  After taking the pics, however, I believe that my living room rug may have an Oriental inspired theme.  Anyway, here are a couple of pictures of my boring-ness.   

This first picture is an example of renaissance architecture. It is the Hungarian Academy of Sciences built in 1825. The large windows allow more light in but the design is durable portrays a strong connection to the ground. The renaissance is highlighted by a heavy use of materials that shift from height to width. This is a widely built building that possesses load bearing walls. It is a solid, design which functions as intended but still has the ability for beauty with the pillars and ability to let in natural light.

This picture is from the neoclassic style period. It is the British museum built in 1753. This is when style shifted to older is better. The search for a national identity in multiple areas of Europe led to a romanticized idea of the historical past of the Roman Empire. The discovery of the ruins of Rome portrayed a grand, prosperous civilization that the Europeans wanted to adopt. The large, weight bearing pillars spread to hold a triangular, intricately designed roof became a visual language of power.

Beneath all the DVDs, videogames and photos, are a table and bench inherited from my late grandmother to my mother.