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Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Step into a world where art and practicality intertwine in the unique realm of modern furniture design. The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators.

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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

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Modernism has permeated almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the architecture of our buildings to the visual designs we admire and the furniture we use. This pivotal movement influenced art, design, literature, and philosophy, leading to an immense cultural transformation worldwide. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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He studied and then taught at the Bauhaus School , revolutionizing fine arts, craft, and industrial design. He was a relentless innovator and in 1925, he came up with his infamous tubular steel furniture, inspired by bicycle frames and made with the latest in steel-bending technology.

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The Art of Intarsia: Exploring the Intricate Craftsmanship of Wood Inlay

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The masterful art of intarsia has produced some awe-inspiring pieces of Renaissance craftsmanship, but these meticulously crafted ‘paintings’ in wood with a geometrical illusion of depth have not only earned papal recognition but also foreshadowed modern art forms like Cubism. Late 18th C.

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

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Emerging from the 1917 revolution in the newly formed Soviet Union, Constructivism wasn’t only the most influential modern art movement in 20th century Russia, but its visualization of a new aesthetic language brought with it a sea change in how we view art that redefined the role of art in society.

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“Focus on What’s Essential to You” - Franklin Parrasch on Making Your Own Way in the Art World

Art Dealers Association of America

What inspired you to pursue a career in visual art? I was five years old, in kindergarten in New Jersey, and my friend’s mother, who was an artist, took us to the Museum of Modern Art one day. While I was at RISD, I saw a graduate show of what appeared to me to be installation art.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25