1. The Early Modernism in Europe
1932
Museum of Modern Art in New York
Architectural exhibition – The International style
Stylistic qualities
Flat roofs
Smooth and usually white walls
Large areas of glass
Asymmetrical planning
No historical or ornamental detail
Functionalism
Abstract, cubistic and mechanistic qualities of the machine age
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2. The Early modernism in Europe
Impressive engineering structures using steel and reinforced concrete to create forms
Concrete (in semi-liquid form) has the ability to take shapes such as smooth curves that are difficult in wood and steel
Salginatobel bridge, Switzerland
Steel reinforcing rods accept tensile stresses and generate great strength
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3. The Early modernism in Europe
NETHERLANDS AND ITALY
Casa del Popolo, Italy
Church of le Notre Dame, Le Raincy, Paris – Auguste Perret
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4. The Early modernism in Europe
FRANCE
Dalsace House, Paris - Dramatic and handsome interior using steel and glass
House at Paris by Robert Mallet
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5. The Early modernism in Europe
SCANDINAVIA
Alvar Aalto – Moulded plywood arm chair – Artek chair
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6. The Early modernism in Europe
ENGLAND
Apartment blocks by Tecton, London
Marcel Breuer – Plywood long chair – Isokon chair
Maxwell Fry, Sun House – large glass areas typical of Modernist style
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