Frank Lloyd Wright

This essay is to address what modernism is and the way in which the work of Frank Lloyd Wright relates to the modernist movement by analysing Wright’s work in detail with reference to modernism and other movements. The movement of modernism follows the ideology that the traditional style of creating art, architecture and literature was becoming old fashioned so a new and experimental approach was taken to allow the different forms of art to be compatible with the changes in the world being more industrialised. This movement was a key paradigm shift of the twentieth century due to it being perceived as a rebellion against the conventional principles that were formerly used before the Industrial Revolution. This meant that with the changes occurring in society, we were required to adapt and be open minded about the new ‘style’ that was being developed. Modernism has been seen to coexist during other movements such as Cubism, Fauvism, Constructivism, De Stijl and Dada where many artists and designers wanted to reject the old methods of art. However; whilst coexisting with these movements, it wasn’t until the 1960s that the modern version of art was widely accepted by the public.

Frank Lloyd Wright was known for many of his avant-garde style of designs …show more content…
Therefore, Wright’s projects can be considered to illustrate the newly formed movement with the combination of his knowledge on the ways in which materials such as glass, concrete and steel could be altered to ensure the stability of a building and maintain a visually appealing exterior. Although, the development of this newly distinguished ‘style’ was not deemed acceptable in the eyes of curators such as Philip Johnson and Henry Russell Hitchcock because they did not view him or his work as a pivotal role in this