ARCH 214bg Study Guide - Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius, Joseph Paxton
Document Summary
As modernism spreads, it has many variations depending on different ideas in different places. Everything that leads up to this movement led to whatever happened after. Germany: late to modernism, long political discussion. 50+ states because of the great roman empire, all autonomous. The hapsburg empire is united into german republic 1871. Longest role of power, the capitol, has developed bureaucracy. Long history, good organization -> competing with germany. Germany came to the table late, but they were determined to unite and start industrial. Their rush to modernize makes them the leading power in the world. The rise in power is reflected in architecture. Czar nicholas (russian), king george v (england) Wanted to show that he was powerful. Crystal palace 1851, aka the house of windsor . Queen victoria"s husband albert entered the competition. Building that won the competition was really ugly. Show off britain manufacture, 1st world mentality. Cost 1 pound to visit the building (~-20 now)
