Modernism

¿What is modernism? Modernism represents a movement spread in all aspects of human behavior. For the first time society was related with arts and other cultural aspects. It is thought that this movement was created in Spain, but some people thought that it was created simultaneous around Europe. This movement represents a break with the classical style. It was a way of thinking about society. Artists have to be on every aspect of design, especially in elements that weren’t consider part of a design process like furniture.

¿What is it called in different countries? Modernism receives different names depending on the country that was developed. The most representatives are the Art Nouveau in France, the international style in the United States, Jugendstil in Germany, Liberty in Italy, Modern Style in England and Modernismo in Spain.

¿When did it start and why? It doesn’t have a specific date of start but historians said that it was between the end of eighteen and beginning of nineteen century. It is believed that it was created as a response of the First World War. Artist created changes on every daily element of society to give hope lost by the war.

¿What are its main characteristics? - Breaks all connections with classical times - A rejection of ornament - A simplification of form and elimination of unnecessary detail - An adoption of expressed structure