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The emergence of modernism happened between the 1900s and the 1950s.  Within this time period many different events happened that changed the whole dynamic in the world.  WWI and WWII occurred during that time and when the world changed, so did the interiors of houses and offices.  In America, Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the biggest influences in design leading to modernism.  Many of his own works can still be seen today in Oak Park, Illinois.  Modernism affected more than just interiors and reached many things including music.  The idea behind this style was that they wanted to escape from the past.  Everyone needed something new and exciting, and by doing this the world as a whole was looking at the future and moving forward.   The Bauhaus was one of the first major buildings that introduced modernism.  It was unique and it accomplished many difficult challenges.  The curtain wall was introduced in this structure which was a wal...

Art Nouveau made a huge impact in Europe, but it did not take hold in the United States as much.  There were two major designers that pushed the style of Art Nouveau in America.  They were Louis Sullivan and Louis Tiffany who introduced this style.  Sullivan was ambitious and was highly educated.  He loved being ornamental with his decoration, but it was Americanized and considered unclassical.  Louis Sullivan was considered one of the founding fathers of modernism because he focused on the structural frame and vertical element rather than imitating other historical buildings.  One of Sullivan's most famous buildings, The Auditorium, is located in Chicago, Illinois.  The Auditorium is still standing today and is currently being used by Roosevelt University.  Sullivan partnered with Adler to build The Auditorium with an office, an opera, and a hotel all located in the same building.  The first couple of floors were created using black granite ...