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Historical and Cultural Context
Drawing Prompt
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) b. Germany


vanderRohe-Fransworth


"Less is more." - http://thinkexist.com/quotes/ludwig_mies_van_der_rohe/


Media emphasis: architect, furniture designer, educator

Art movement(s): Bauhaus, Modernism

Glossary of Art Movements from Infoplease

Principles and elements of design: balance, contrast, emphasis, form, line, pattern, rhythm, space, texture

Helpful links: http://www.designboom.com/portrait/mies/bg.html


vanderRohe-Neue


vanderRohe-BarcelonaPavillion


vanderRohe-Statue


vanderRohe-BarcelonaChair-Ottoman


vanderRohe-MR10-MR20


vanderRohe-Chaise

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