Month: February 2022

I began researching British Modernism for a research project at UAL. British Modernism is a movement from ‘the early decades of the 20th century which sought a new alignment with the experience and values of modern industrial life.’ (The Tate). In order to give my research on British Modernism direction, I began researching pieces from… Continue reading British Modernism

The Bauhaus movement started in 1920 until 1934. The movement occurred due to the influence of the German Bauhaus school founded by Walter Gropius. The aim of the school was to rebuild society after World War ll. The ethos behind designs created by the school focused on necessity and functionality in order to create change… Continue reading Bauhaus

The Art Nouveau movement refers to a period in time during 1890-1920. This movement can be recognised by its use of natural materials and silhouettes, ashy colours, and botanical elements. Below is an example of interior design / architecture during this period by Ödön Lechner, a Hungarian architect. The building is the Museum of Applied… Continue reading Art Nouveau

Modernism in interior design can be seen between 1880 and 1940. The movement can be characterised by moving away from the use of traditional materials such as wood, and the increasing use of industrial materials such as glass and concrete. Examples of significant modernist architects include: Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Pictured… Continue reading Modernism