Modernism Quiz!

It is true. The dominant line on art nouveau is the curve, because it takes inspiration from organic forms trying to represent as good as possible the nature on every piece of the construction.

This picture shows a view of The Sagrada Familia or the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. It was begun in 1882 by public subscription and a year later Antoni Gaudí became director of the project. It is located in Barcelona, España.

The Modernism was a revolt against the conservative values of realism. With this movement, the people abandon all the methods imposed by the fine arts and the applied arts to make a design, exploring new ways to express their own perception of what architecture should be and do.

This is one of the characteristics of the modern architecture. Modern Architects considered that by making beauty and harmony a part of everyday life, the people could live better. This beauty was found on fantasy and nature.

No, during Worldwar II, many of the 'Art Nouveau' buildings were destroyed in Germany and France, but Barcelona wasn't so devastated. Modernist buildings however were forgotten, and deteriorated, but then they were renovated, and it became obvious that those magnificent buildings were a real tourist attraction.

Some of the name given by Modernism in other countries were Guimard in France, after French designer Hector Guimard, Modernisme in Spain, Liberty i United Kingdom, after British Art Nouveau designer Arthur Lasenby Liberty, and Stile Floreale in Italy, which means Floral Style.

What seems to be a characteristic on Art Nouveau constructions is the use of nature-forms like flowers, plants and animals, decorative forms in ironwork, ceramics and stained glass, also mixed with the use of materials, like cast and wrought iron. It was only because of the invention of machines like special saws, and the possibility to work with iron, that made these designs possible.

Lluis Domènech, Josep Puig and Antoni Gaudí were three of the most important representative architects of the Barcelona Modernist Style. They consider the Art Nouveau on their projects and were the creators of many famous designs like the Castell dels tres dragons, Barcelona (Lluis Domènech), Casa Serra, Barcelona (Josep Puig) and the well known Casa Batló, Barcelona (Antoni Gaudí)

Art Nouveau obtained a nickname 'the noodle style' in French, 'Le style nouilles' because of its flowing, curvilinear forms that resembled noodles. Principal subjects in Art Nouveau are lavish birds and flowers, insects, and polyformic femme fatale, which are commonly seen in the intricate and decorative designs of the style. Art Nouveau was a way of thinking about modern society and new production methods, as it embraced the advancements of the industrial age. It was also a prominent presence in urban centers throughout Europe and North America, where its ornate and elegant style was widely appreciated.

Mercat de la llibertad ,1893, in Valencia.
Casa Gaudi in Parc Güell, 1900-1902, in Bellesguard. (In collaboration with Gaudí)
Building for 'centra moral de Gracia',1909, a youth club.