Chapter 12

This Chapter discussed the Genesis of the 20th Century. Art Nouveau inspired artists to begins innovating new things and technologies. Industrial advances were vast during the Genesis. The works of Frank Lloyd Wright, an american architect, became widely known throughout Europe within circles of artists and designers.

The Vienna Secession came about when young members of Kunstlerhause began to protest. Foreign artists were not aloud to exhibit in the Kunstlerhause . The Vienna Secession became the countermovement for Art Nouveau.

The Genesis of the 20th century brought about a break from art nouveau in German, Scotland, and Austria. They paved new directions due to their personal and societal needs. They maintained a concern for spatial relationships, inventive form, and functionality.

THE MOST INTERESTING: The most interesting fact I found was Peter Behrens as the first industrial designer. He manufactured products such as street lamps and teapots.