ARTH104 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture I. Introduce Dada and futurismOutline of Current Lecture II. Surrealism III. Modernism in Architecture and DesignCurrent LectureSurrealism- Dream like movement; Andre Breton wrote manifestos- Criticized Dadaism and his work for not being innovative enough- Psychoanalysis, unconsciousness – Freud thought that this was the most enriched state of mindSurrealists include – Sigmund Freud, Salvador Dali, and Rene MagritteAutomatism – unconscious writing, innovative way for surrealists to make new art.Joan Miro – Composition 1936o Not naturalistic; all abstractModernism in Architecture and Design- Steel – alloy metal using iron and carbon which makes it both incredibly strong and flexible. This was a major invention that defines modernism- Simpliscity – modern style- Skyscraper – Born in the late 19th century with industrializationLouis Sullivan – Wainwright Building, St. Louis 1890-92o 1st American building with an elevatorFrank Lloyd Wright, Robie House, Chicago, ILo Praline style cantilevers – Flat, projected roofso Architect as well as interior designerThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Influenced by Japanese
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