typical Milanese homes from the outside‚ contrasting the interiors which were innovative with flexible spaces and modular furniture. His buildings were characterized by harmony between form and function‚ which is in fact the main idea of the modernist movement. His design was functional and economical in terms of materials and production‚ in other words his goal was to minimalize the product and the cost of production. His architectural career
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In an essay akin to the clean methodology he is in praise of that one has derived from advances in technology‚ Francastel states that there are three phases of how art and architecture as art has developed in light of advancements in technology. In the first phase‚ he details how people were generally reluctant to create new forms‚ instead using new technology to reinforce and recreate older styles. The second phase‚ he begins to contest Giedion in his thought that America was the one at the forefront
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Roberto Burle Marx was a landscape architect born in São Paulo on 4th of august 1909 to a Brazilian mother and a German father. Burle Marx first developed an interest in the landscape while in Germany studying painting‚ where he visited the Berlin botanical gardens and from there took an interest in Brazil’s native flora. Burle Marx returned to brazil in 1930 where he went to school at the National School of Fine Arts in Rio. Burle Marx started collecting plants and flowers around his home in Sao
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The notorious architectural style known as Brutalism grew out of the rigorous principles of European Modernism and dominated British architecture in the 1950s and 60s. Brutalism gave us the 1960s tower blocks and estates that are now so unpopular with the public. Britain suffered a large amount of destruction during the Second World War and its towns and cities needed rebuilding once the conflict had ended. Post-war reconstruction had to be achieved quickly and cheaply: this was not a time for esoteric
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theoretical basis clear for the analysis of impacts of the counterculture movement on American English‚ some concepts and relevant researches are discussed in this chapter including the manifestations of the counterculture movement‚ causes of the counterculture movement‚ characteristics of American English and previous studies in this field. 1.1 The Counterculture Movement The counterculture movement is an influential cultural movement in American history. It was launched by the frustrated youngsters from
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matter of perspective and/or point of view of a personal and cultural belief leading to social inequality; in many instances one’s ill-information leads to misinterpretation and misunderstandings. The civil rights movement starting 1954 marked a revolutionary point and a historic movement that united the people for a common goal after the realization that for 366 years
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Social Movement like Civil Rights‚ the second wave Women’s movement‚ and the New Left have created a rhetoric for social change in the 1960’s and early 1970’s. Although these movement had massive followings‚ they were cut short both internal and external forces causing much of their work to unfinished. Weather it is assassination or internal division each of the se movement attempt to enact social change during the time‚ but many of the problems they faces during the 60’s and early 70’s are still
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The African-American Civil Rights Movement During the frail moments in history there are times to be seen as a great movement. One of those moments in the history of America was the African-American Civil Rights Movement. This movement came by storm with different views on how civil rights should be fought. With the extremism of Malcolm X or the prolific voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There were key court cases Brown v. Board of Education and the world wide known Rosa Parks. This action by
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The Civil Rights Movement The civil rights movement had three main goals: to end segregation‚ to gain civil rights laws‚ and for equality for all. The civil rights movement that started in the 1960’s was a success for the African Americans because of their visible protesting‚ the changing of minds‚ and laws‚ and setting the stage for the future generations. However‚ throughout this long process that still continues today‚ there were many deaths and misfortunate events that have occurred. Events such
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organizers in the Civil Rights movement (1950’s-1960’s) Women have always been regarded as key parental figure in raising and developing children in the society. During the period of 1950 to 1970‚ many parts of the world were marred with civil rights movement. The movements were characterized with protests and civil resistance complaining about discrimination economic and political self sufficiency. Women took up the initiative to participate in these movements. This situation later led to
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