Arch355: Concepts and Forms in North American Architecture, 1922-2008

Exam review
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
"Key terms:"
Key terms:
Modernism: both as a set of responses to modernity (beginning c. 1870s-90s) and also as a cultural manifestation (in architecture, literature, music, philosophy, etc)
some characteristics in architecture: simplification of form; reduction or elimination of ornament; expressed structure; materials and functional requirements determine result; machine aesthetic; open plan; abstraction of form; flat roof;
International Style (1920s-30s - the formative decades of Modernism, pre-WWII; from J and HÕs book and exhibition; 3 principles; preferred materials of glass, steel and concrete);
functionalism;
aesthetics;
political and social aims;
response to industrial technology;
critique?

"Post-Modernism:"
Post-Modernism: as a critique of Modernism, or as an inevitable manifestation of modernityÕs ongoing programme of renewal; a reinterpretation of Classical forms and principles; a reflection of changing societal conditions;
What are the new conditions?
How are these manifested in changes of form?
Attitudes?
Programme?
Materials?
Relationship to history?
Critique?

"with thanks to Francely Rocher..."
with thanks to Francely Rocher for photographing the Maison Coloniale for our use!

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