Modernist architecture is a style of architecture that emerged in the early 20th century and reached its peak in the 1950s and 60s. It is characterized by a simplified, minimalist approach to design that emphasizes function over form, and the use of new materials and technologies, such as steel, concrete, and glass. Modernist architecture rejected traditional decorative elements and ornamentation in favor of clean lines, simple geometric shapes, and the absence of any unnecessary details. Its proponents sought to create buildings that reflected the changing social and cultural values of the time, and believed that architecture could be a force for positive societal change. Famous examples of modernist architecture include the Bauhaus school in Germany, Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye in France, and Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House in the United States.
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