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  INT 232- History of Interiors   By: Nicol Valeria Torres Villamil  Week 8 – Art Deco & Rise of the Interior Decorator This week we studied Art Deco and the rise of the interior decorator , a period that contrasts strongly with modernism. While modernists focused on function and simplicity, Art Deco designers embraced decoration, luxury, and style . Art Deco originated in France in the 1920s and quickly spread internationally. It was influenced by modern technology, cubism, and even African art, but instead of focusing on function, it emphasized glamour, craftsmanship, and visual impact . At the same time, the role of the interior decorator became more important. Designers were no longer just focused on structure, but also on creating complete interiors that reflected personality, status, and lifestyle.  Historical Images Chrysler Building – New York A classic example of Art Deco architecture with geometric forms and a strong vertical emphasis inspired by sky...

    INT 232- History of Interiors         By: Nicol Valeria Torres Villamil   Week 7-Heroic Modernism  This week we studied Heroic Modernism , which developed roughly between 1900 and the 1950s . This period was heavily influenced by major historical events, especially World War I and rapid industrialization . After the war, designers and architects began rethinking how cities, buildings, and interiors should function in a modern world. Instead of looking back at historical styles, they focused on technology, functionality, and new materials such as steel, glass, and concrete. A key philosophy during this time was Functionalism , which meant that the design of a building or object should be based primarily on its purpose. Ornamentation and unnecessary decoration were rejected. Instead, designers believed that the structure and materials themselves could create beauty. Some of the most influential architects of this movement were Frank Lloyd Wrigh...