Both Mondiran and Rietveld were both part of the dutch movement De Stijl, which emphasized blocks of pure color and total abstraction. It wouldn't be classified as Art Deco, but they do both have their roots in the Cubist movement that swept Europe during the years around the WW's.
Whamodyne
December 15, 2006
Don't forget Greene & Greene and their cloud lift motif. I always liked that myself. Where yould you place guys like Modrian and Rietveld, two of my fav designers?
bruno
December 13, 2006
Great write-up!
VintageSwank
December 13, 2006
Glad to see you pointed out Frank Lloyd Wright. He was a true pioneer way before his time. Most people think he was a 50s modern designer, but in fact he started some of his major pieces in the late 1800s. He actually despised the so called Modernists of the times. Crazy to think his greatest "modern" pieces were in the 20s and 30s. Just think what kind of architect he could have been with today’s modern materials and technology.
Nothing wrong with a little bit of design control :) We all have our visions of what a space should be.There is a great PBS special on him by Ken Burns of course; everyone should view if they have some free time. http://www.pbs.org/flw/buildings/
beccajo
Yes, G&G were a great example of A&C designers.
Both Mondiran and Rietveld were both part of the dutch movement De Stijl, which emphasized blocks of pure color and total abstraction. It wouldn't be classified as Art Deco, but they do both have their roots in the Cubist movement that swept Europe during the years around the WW's.
Whamodyne
bruno
VintageSwank
Glad to see you pointed out Frank Lloyd Wright. He was a true pioneer way before his time. Most people think he was a 50s modern designer, but in fact he started some of his major pieces in the late 1800s. He actually despised the so called Modernists of the times. Crazy to think his greatest "modern" pieces were in the 20s and 30s. Just think what kind of architect he could have been with today’s modern materials and technology.
Nothing wrong with a little bit of design control :) We all have our visions of what a space should be.There is a great PBS special on him by Ken Burns of course; everyone should view if they have some free time. http://www.pbs.org/flw/buildings/Vintage Swank
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