Asked by Anwar Wahib on May 07, 2024
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The Chrysler Building by William van Alen displays iconic elements of which style?
A) Art Nouveau
B) Cubist
C) Art Deco
D) Arts and Crafts
Chrysler Building
An iconic art deco skyscraper in New York City, notable for its terraced crown and stainless steel spire, once the world's tallest building upon its completion in 1930.
Art Deco
Descended from Art Nouveau, this movement of the 1920s and 1930s sought to upgrade industrial design as a “fine art” and to work new materials into decorative patterns that could be either machined or handcrafted. Characterized by streamlined, elongated, and symmetrical design.
William Van Alen
An American architect best known for designing the Chrysler Building in New York City, a classic example of Art Deco architecture.
- Discern the effects of technological and mechanical advancements on the evolution of art forms and themes in America.
- Familiarize oneself with the repercussions of varying artistic currents and their representative styles in American art.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the effects of technological and mechanical advancements on the evolution of art forms and themes in America.
- Familiarize oneself with the repercussions of varying artistic currents and their representative styles in American art.
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