The Evolution of Artistic Expression: Africa

The Evolution of Artistic Expression: Africa

The Evolution of Artistic Expression: Africa

Marquis Sconce by Alexander Lamont   Inspired by the luminous decorative arts of the Art Deco era, Alexander Lamont has been reviving and innovating traditional skills of craftsmanship long forgotten in the age of mass production. This story explores how the aesthetic style of the early 20th century came to be defined and still influences our perception of beauty today.   Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House is considered a Modernist icon of architectural design   “Less is more” is a phrase adopted in 1947 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to express the view that a minimalist approach to...

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