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 Protomodernism As we move forward through the history of design, this week we studied the protomodernism era, which was a precursor for modern architecture and interior design. Our textbook states this time tied traditional and modern design together. The modern simplicity didn’t lack decoration yet highlighted the sporadic decorations that were seen. Famous designers such as Otto Wagner, Josef Hoffmann, and Adolf Loos, were known for their “avant-garde” work, meaning they were a part of a group of artists who experimented with shapes and forms to make unorthodox designs. Otto Wanger was an architect, urban planner, teacher, and writer who was a key figure in the pre-modern movement. Educated at the Viennese Polytechnic Institute and the Royal School of Architecture in Berlin, he used his knowledge to write a book called “Modern Architecture.” In this book, he states the core values he created to structure modern design. Here, believed that design should display materials that...

 Art Nouveau in the US This week we focused on the two main influences of Art Nouveau in the United States: Louis Tiffany and Louis Sullivan. Although the movement didn’t take off in the States as it did in France, Spain, or Belgium, these two important designers took inspiration from the famous Art Nouveau works from around the world and incorporated it into the American lifestyle. From last week’s reading and from what our textbook states, “Art Nouveau artists was the belief that artistic forms should take their inspiration from nature; flowers, vines, birds, and insects all served as a source material.” This is evident in Tiffany and Sullivan's designs which make them stand out against the typical style of architecture that is seen in the United States. Louis Tiffany studied at the National Academy of Design in New York City where he practiced decorative art, pottery, glasswork, and jewelry making. After his education, he decided to focus on glass art and was commissioned to...