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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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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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The design of Model B3 the first such chair successfully brought together the industrially mass-produced tubular steel with traditional methods of craftsmanship the fabric for the back and seat was woven in the textile department of the Bauhaus. Saint John’s Abbey Church, built in Collegeville, Minnesota, in 1961.

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

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From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Evans & Associates (June 2014).

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

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From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Evans & Associates (June 2014).

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Anni Albers: Weaving Modernism into Art and Design

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Celebrated as one of the most influential textile artists of the 20th century, Anni Albers redefined the possibilities of weaving and elevated it to a fine art. They both shared the Bauhaus principle that placed design and function in equilibrium, as Anni experimented with textiles as a functional and expressive form.

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How to Create the Perfect Vintage Nursery

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Focus on geometric shapes, neutral colors with primary accents, and industrial materials to design a stylish and timeless nursery space. The Bauhaus art movement inspired artists to use their creativity to solve practical problems, and Anni Albers ’ transformative approach to textiles helped to weave the fabric of modern art.

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Masters of the Bauhaus: Shaping Modernism’s Legacy

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Their streamlined and modern forms mean that they continue to resonate to this day. Examples of the enduring designs that came from the Bauhaus are the Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer ; the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe and the modernist textile patterns of Anni Albers. Walter Gropius, photographed by Julius Kurt.