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Post Modernism was completely opposite to modernism.  Modernism ran its course for almost two decades and then designers and architects decided it was time to think outside of the box.  Post modernism brought the idea of being abstract and not following the rules.  They got most of their style influence from Art Deco and Pop Art, and even brought back the importance of ornamentation.  During the time of Post modernism, there was a group of five architects and designers who shaped the culture, and they were called the New York 5.  Michael Graves was one of these five men, and he used vivid colors and lots of ornamentation. He said ornamentation brings meaning to a building, and that idea connects back to classical architecture.  Graves was not only in the NY 5, but also apart of the members of Memphis.  It was another group of five men that met in Milan in April 1981 that helped push the Memphis movement in Europe.  Overall, Post Modernism is a rea...

Mid-Century Modernism was between 1950-1960s in America.  During this design period flat roofs, vast walls of glass, bi-level houses, and warm colors were popular.  Houses started to become more open and down to earth, especially in the West Coast.  Creating layouts that combine interior and exterior spaces making the flow of the house consistent.  Furniture also had many changes to the style as well and the main manufacturers were Knoll and Herman Miller.  Styles started to incorporate fiber glass and aluminum in many curvilinear designs.  Charles and Ray Eames made a huge impact in the modernism furniture.  Charles was an architect and Ray was an artist and together they designed chairs such as La Chaise, Lounge chair, and compact sofa.  They took ergonomics into consideration as well as different types of materials when designing chairs.  The typical American family was the Eames cliental. Mid-Century Modernism had a different take by each...

Modernism in America was different then in Europe even though many of the same designers and architects made an impact on both continents.  Modernism really blossomed after World War II and the style became much more simplified.  The style originated in Germany and France.  One of the most well-known, American designers that showed modernism in his structures was Frank Lloyd Wright.  He made a huge impact and still has many of his buildings standing in today's society. International style is what his early works were, but when he came back from studying in Japan his style became more modern and you can see some prime examples in the La Miniatura house in California and in the Falling Waters house located in Pennsylvania.  Popular materials that can be seen through many of the popular modern designs are glass, steel, stone, brick, and wood.  Not only did the materials get more simplified and natural, but the concept plans became more open so people could be ...