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Heroic Modernism With the emergence of Heroic Modernism in the early 20th century, design underwent a dramatic change. This trend sought to embrace industrialization, minimalism, and functionality while rejecting traditional styles. At the vanguard of this change was the Bauhaus School, which Walter Gropius established in 1919 and combined technology, craftsmanship, and art. Bauhaus designers influenced modern architecture and furniture design by emphasizing geometric shapes, clean lines, and sparse decoration. The Barcelona Chair, created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, is among the most famous items from this era. This chair epitomized the modernist idea of form following function with its sleek steel frame and leather covering. In a similar vein, Bauhaus graduate Marcel Breuer made a substantial impact on modern furniture, especially with his Wassily Chair, which transformed the usage of tubular steel in furniture design. Breuer, ...

 The Emergence of Modernism: Myths, Realities, and the Evolution of Design Modernism in design was not an abrupt shift; rather, it was the result of artistic experimentation, shifting social dynamics, and technology breakthroughs. Modernism, which embraced industrial materials, utility, and minimalism, arose in opposition to the highly decorated and historically inspired forms of the past. This week, we examine the emergence of Modernism, discussing its major phases, such as Art Deco, Heroic Modernism, traditional influences, and the function of decorators in forming interior design. Heroic Modernism: Myths and Realities Often seen as the revolutionary departure from conventional design, heroic modernism promoted novel materials like concrete, steel, and glass. It was a movement that aimed to eliminate superfluous adornment in favor of simple shapes and lines. Buildings should be "machines for living," according to architects like Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier...