Modernism in America

Modernism in America

Modernism started in Germany and France and later spread to other regions. The movement began after World War 2, and many of its founders were people who fled from European countries to Britain or America because of the world wars that occurred during their time.

Modernism in America was divided into two because of the pre-war war. Pre-war modernism was more theoretical and idealistic than post-war modernism, which was practical and applied, showcasing the war's impact on interior design.

An architect named Frank Lloyd Wright built La Miniatura using textile blocks, built the Millard House in Pasadena, California, and added concrete blocks with decorative patterns.

La Miniatura 


Another influential architect of modernism was Rudolph Schindler, who built the Schindler house, owned their own practice in California, and designed a beach house for the Lovell family in Newport Beach.

the Schindler House


The Lovell beach house.

Architect Earo Saarien invented three different chairs: the Grasshopper chair, the tulip chair, and the womb chair. All these chairs have in common is that they all share the color red.


modern grasshopper chair

modern tulip chair


modern Womb chair

One step further

Frank Lloyd Wright 

Frank Lloyd Wright, an influencer in modernism, worked on the Hollyhock House and for Aline Barnsdall during his Japanese years. Most of his work at the time used elaborate terraces and gardens. 


Hollyhock House 

Comments

  1. Professor VanderNoordaaApril 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM

    Irma,
    This was a great summary of this period of time. I loved how you focused on the significant designers of this time, including FLW, Rudolph Schindler and Eero Saarien. Your investigation of FLW was interesting. Nice supporting images. 50/50 points

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