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The chapter this week covered Art Nouveau. It has a large focus on curvilinear forms and an innovative use of materials, and it influenced America through Louis Comfort Tiffany, and also Louis H. Sullivan. Louis H. Sullivan was a graduate from the National Academy of Design. He was a professional artist, jeweler, designer, potter, and glassworker. He became very famous because of the lamps and stained-glass windows that he made as the founder of Tiffany and Co. One of his most popular was Favrile glass, which had rich colors and motifs. Tiffany creates all kinds of beautiful objects using metal and glass and people are still inspired by their work today.                                                  Tiffany Lamp                               ...

  The reading this week goes over the development of modern furniture design, a time between the 19th and 20th centuries. It covers prominent movements like the Vienna Secession, which rejected traditional designs and focused on fresh, abstract forms. The chapter also talked about De Stijl, a Dutch movement that used basic shapes and primary colors to create plain, modern furnishings.                                                  Armchair                                                        Modern Armchair It described Russian Constructivism, which merged art and industrial processes to create innovative and practical furniture. It describes the art of Charles Rennie Macki...

Chapter 19 provides information regarding the Art Nouveau movement that was established towards the end of the nineteenth century. It had its signature feature with smooth and fluid lines from nature and placing particular focus on accuracy of craft and decoration.                                                  Hotel                                                                Modern Hotel The chapter begins in England, where William Morris helped pave the way for Art Nouveau with his Arts and Crafts movement. Art Nouveau went on to spread throughout the rest of Europe. Victor Horta emerged as a significant figure in Belgium, creating buildings with sinu...

 The reading discusses how Japanese culture strongly influenced Western art, design, and furniture, especially in the 19th century after it opened up its doors to the West. This chapter looks to explore how Japanese architecture, by simplicity, the use of natural materials, and also in relationship with nature in harmony, is an inspiration for Western architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, which influenced architectural styles and interior designs in Europe and America.                                  Japanese Villa                                                                                Modern Villa The new flow of Japanese goods and art, subseq...