A Rebellion Against Realism and Art: How Cubism Influenced Modern Architecture

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Historic art movements and their visual characteristics have considerably paved the way for modern day architecture. For years, architects have been borrowing techniques and stylistic approaches to create their own architectural compositions, merging both disciplines together. Cubism, one of the most influential styles of the twentieth century, and heavily criticized for its experimentation with its non-representational art approach, is perhaps the most significant architecture inspiration. Just as the radical art movement rejected the then-rooted concept that art should mimic nature, architects found themselves following suit and designing structures that borrow Cubism’s avant-gardist features, creating buildings that, to this day, stand as iconic landmarks of the practice.

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Cite: Dima Stouhi. "A Rebellion Against Realism and Art: How Cubism Influenced Modern Architecture " 15 Jul 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/985450/a-rebellion-against-realism-and-art-how-cubism-influenced-modern-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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