Deutscher Werkbund Movement

Deutscher Werkbund translation: German workshop was originated in Munich, Germany. This movement was equivalent to the Arts and Crafts Era. It was a protest against artistic embellishment. Their purpose was to have the highest quality design to the mass production output. This movement set the stage for the International Style and the Art Deco. One most famous piece of architecture that really stuck out to me was the Werkbund exhibition. The use of line in this piece is exquisite! They used line to create different shapes such as the diamond. I love the dome shape, the elaborate glass walls, and obviously the diamond shapes.

One architect and designer who's work is very fascinating is Joseph Olbrich. He design more geometric buildings with elaborate designs and color. I love how he uses white and gold together giving his pieces a Grecian look to them. Here are a couple of his pieces.

 



Succession Exhibition Building

In the Ernest Ludwig House I love how he uses royal blue with the brick steps along with the statues.

Ernest Ludwig House



I found two different pieces of furniture very interesting. Both of these pieces are very different yet their use of line and craftsmanship are outstanding. First is the Café Museum Chair designed by Adolf Loos. I love the dark wood and the curvilinear structure.

The second chair is the Armloffel Chair designed by Josef Hoffmann. I love the angular, rectangle shape along with the ebonized ash wood. It is very elegant in a more modern way.

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Looking at Sammy's blog I liked how she talked about Gustav Klimt and how he used gold paint to add dramatic effects to his paintings. Her representation of his piece was nicely done as well. It really showed how he uses the gold paint for dramatic effects. Also, I looked at Rachel's blog in which I really liked how she tied Josef Hoffman's furniture into her current applications. She also does a great job of explaining the Werkbund exhibition. 

Here is a video that shows the effect of architecture post World War II.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W85EjCHTk2Q