1. Industrialization: Modernist architects were inspired by the advent of industrialization and the use of new materials and construction techniques.
2. The Arts and Crafts movement: The Arts and Crafts movement rejected the ornate decoration and the use of made from lesser-quality materials of the Victorian era. This movement placed emphasis on handcrafted, high-quality materials and clean design principles.
3. The Bauhaus School: The Bauhaus School in Germany was founded in 1919 and helped establish modernist design principles. The school focused on the principles of functionalism, simplicity, and use of industrial materials.
4. Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau was a decorative arts movement that flourished in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Art Nouveau designs were characterized by their use of flowing lines, and highly ornate decoration.
5. Le Corbusier: Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, played a key role in the development of modernist architecture. Le Corbusier was known for his minimalist designs, linear structures, and use of industrial materials like steel and concrete.
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