In it's tools and technology, for one (from fire to Firebird, from the wheel to the PT Cruiser). In the Arts (Humanity's romantic expression of it's relationship to self and entity- from the Mona Lisa to this)
And of course in dwelling, Architecture. The moment that man emerged from cave, and decided to defecate beside the hut instead of inside it, marked mans' ability to dominate the world around him. Born was architecture.
And from mans' attempt to shelter himself, there have been many manifestations of artistic movements. Each one speaking the vernacular of it's times, makers of march towards progress. As humanity sought to elaborate on Some of these movements have been loud and preposterous, some sentimental, some which seek to serve the ego rather than the occupants.
This blog is about Brutalism. As an architectural method, in fashion, in form, and in concept.
Brutalist Architecture emerged in the 1950's in a natural progression from the Bauhaus movement and influenced by Soviet Architecture. It is a simplification of geometries, generally expressed as solid forms or layered volumes in board poured concrete. Windows are obvious portholes into the buildings, not attempting to be disguised as facade or add an illusion of transparency. It is at once quiet and solemn, and a heavy, sever, and aggressive mark on the landscape.
Can't this be said of music, and
