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When did modern architecture begin?
Modern architecture had its beginnings in the late nineteenth century when architects began reacting to the eclecticism (an architectural and design movement that revived the styles of various historical periods) prevalent (representing the majority) at the time. The term is thus used to refer to the architecture that turned away from past historical styles in favor of designs that are expressive of their own time period. Art nouveau and the Chicago school are the two major schools that emerged to form what is known as modern architecture.
Art nouveau started in 1890. Composed of intricate designs such as twining plant tendrils and exotic forms, art nouveau was extremely popular in Europe for at least twenty years. Its popularity extended well beyond architecture and was evident in furniture, jewelry, printing, and other arts. Famous figures in the movement included Belgian...
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