PLAN100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Mount Royal, City Beautiful Movement, World'S Columbian Exposition
24 Apr 2016
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Rober owen (1771-1858): industrialist transforms new lanark in scotland into a utopian community and purchases and operates new harmony in indiana. Charles fourier (1772-1837): philosopher, formulates the concept of phalanxes (phalanstres) Shared world view among members and strict regulations (often no alcohol) Self-sustainble, often with industry (case of new lanark) Vision of the ideal person (healthy, wide culture, hard working); activities adapted to this idea person (work, sports, gardening, reading, socializing); creation of an environment adapted to these activities (specialized areas for: work, recreation, eating, sleeping, socializing) Environmental determinism: environment determines how that person lives and behaves. Movement is influential in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and still attracts much attention (high values of arts-and-craft- artifacts at the antiques road show) Calls for a return to hand0-craftmanship, traditional techniques, natural materials. Draws inspiration from medeval myths and arts. Influence spreads to a wide range of decorative arts: textile, wall paper, architecture.
