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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement

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Typified by clean lines and functional aesthetics, the movement would have an enduring impact on design, architecture, and the contemporary art of the Minimalism and Bauhaus movements. Used as a tool in the Communist revolution, this was art with a function that sought to eliminate the traditional boundaries between art and everyday life.

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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Gropius s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that they were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Disappointed by the more traditional design teaching in Vienna, Breuer joined the Bauhaus in 1920.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Stuffed Animals

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The answer lies in their primary function as objects of comfort and security, features that are highly coveted in todays tumultuous world. Truth be told, Steiff animals are pretty hard to miss if youre at an estate sale with a small room of stuffies. Gone are the days when only small children needed a comfort object.

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William Morris: Weaving Beauty into the Everyday

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He expressed his remarkable artistic skill across various media but was best known for his textile designs. They debuted a full line of creations including, furnishings, textiles, and stained glass – the next year at the 1862 London International Exhibition of Industry and Art to a highly receptive audience. James Palace.