ARC 2208 Lecture 11: Lecture November 20
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The dean tells him he is being expelled because he doesn"t want to conform to traditional architectural designs. The form of a building must follow its function: this is the traditional thinking at the time. At the end of the 19th czzentury, there were two values in question. The use of classical forms, order and decorative elements. Modern: denoting a current or recent trend in art, architecture or cultural activities marked by a significant departure from traditional styles and values. Modernism: a period in the history of art and literature beginning in the late 19th century that is characterized by experimentation and the avant-garde. Contemporary: following modern fashion or ideas in style and design. A geometry of the straight line, the square, and the rectangle asymmetrically. The prominent use of pure primary colors with black and white. Using what louie sullivan wanted to use in architecture. Employed people in new york during the great depression.
