Futurism and Modern Architecture

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on Futurism and Modern Architecture, encompassing movements, significant figures, and notable architectural examples.

Futurism

An artistic movement that rejected traditionalism and classical forms, emphasizing speed, technology, and youth.

Art Deco

An architectural and decorative style characterized by bold geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and lavish ornamentation, popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

Russian Constructivism

A pan-disciplinary art movement in the Soviet Union focused on construction, materials, and political ideology, emerging after the Russian Revolution.

Suprematism

An art movement founded by Kazimir Malevich focused on basic geometric forms and a limited color palette, seeking to express pure artistic feeling.

Le Corbusier

A Swiss-French architect known for his modernist approach and influential theories on architecture, particularly expressed in his book 'Vers une Architecture'.

Chrysler Building

An iconic Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, completed in 1930, known for its distinctive vertical lines and ornamentation.

Monadnock Building

Built in Chicago, it is one of the oldest skyscrapers and features a load-bearing design, exemplifying early American modernist architecture. Made by Daniel Burnham, who also made the Flatiron building in NYC

Prairie Style

An architectural style developed by Frank Lloyd Wright characterized by horizontal lines, integration with the landscape, and open interior spaces.

El Lissitzky

A Russian artist and architect known for his non-representational style, particularly his project 'Proun' which aimed to affirm the new.

What is the Futurist Manifesto?

The Futurist Manifesto is a 1909 document penned by Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, declaring the principles of the Futurist movement, emphasizing speed, technology, and youth

Shingle Style

What is Shingle Style architecture?

Shingle Style is an architectural style that emerged in the late 19th century characterized by wooden shingles on the exterior, asymmetrical forms, and integration with the landscape.

Who were Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan?

Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan were prominent American architects known for their innovations in skyscraper design and for being early proponents of modern architecture in the late 19th century.

What are some notable buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright?

Notable buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright include Fallingwater, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Robie House, showcasing his philosophy of organic architecture.

How did Le Corbusier contribute to Modernism?

Le Corbusier contributed to Modernism through his innovative architectural designs, urban planning theories, and by advocating for the use of new materials and technologies in city design and housing.

What is Sullivan's Tripartite System?

Sullivan's Tripartite System is an architectural design principle proposed by Louis Sullivan that divides a building's façade into three distinct sections: the base, the shaft, and the capital, reflecting a natural order in architecture.

What is the Masonry Domino?

The Masonry Domino is a design concept developed by Le Corbusier that emphasizes the use of modular building systems and flexible interior spaces, allowing for efficient construction and adaptability in architecture.

What was The Grand Tour?

The Grand Tour was a traditional trip taken by young European aristocrats in the 17th to 19th centuries, primarily to Italy and other parts of Europe, to experience art, culture, and education, significantly influencing architectural styles and ideas.