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A sequal to A.305/2, The Universal International Exhibition: Paris 1900, and like the 1900 Exhibition, this one was a curious mixture of traditional values and innovation. Tnere were few examples o...f the kind of historicism associated with the 1900 Exhibition, but many of the commercial and national pavilions displayed a mixture of traditional and jazz-age design; often with an emphasis on craftsmanship and exotic materials. Outstanding from an innovatory point of view were two buildings; Melnikov's Russian Pavilion and Le Corbusier's seminal Esprit Nouveau Favilion. Hidden away in an unprominent position this cellular living unit totally rejected decoration and employed simple industrial materials. Infinitely extendnble, it brought the latest technology to the social problem of mass housing.
A sequal to A.305/2, The Universal International Exhibition: Paris 1900, and like the 1900 Exhibition, this one was a curious mixture of traditional values and innovation. Tnere were few examples o...f the kind of historicism associated with the 1900 Exhibition, but many of the commercial and national pavilions displayed a mixture of traditional and jazz-age design; often with an emphasis on craftsmanship and exotic materials. Outstanding from an innovatory point of view were two buildings; Melnikov's Russian Pavilion and Le Corbusier's seminal Esprit Nouveau Favilion. Hidden away in an unprominent position this cellular living unit totally rejected decoration and employed simple industrial materials. Infinitely extendnble, it brought the latest technology to the social problem of mass housing.
| Module code and title: | A305, History of architecture and design 1890-1939 |
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| Item code: | A305; 11 |
| First transmission date: | 26-07-1975 |
| Published: | 1975 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:00 |
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| Producer: | Nick Levinson |
| Contributor: | Tim Benton |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | International exhibitions; Le Corbusier; Melnikov; International Exhibition of Arts; Paris 1925 |
| Subject terms: | Design--History--20th century; Decorative arts; Exhibitions; Architecture, French; Avant-garde (Aesthetics) |
| Footage description: | Quotes from the Official Regulations and Le Corbusier introduce the programme. Benton outlines the aims of the programme and sets the scene for the exhibition. General photos of the exhibition. First of all Benton examines the architecture of the national pavilions, the Russian, Italian, Polish, Dutch and Danish ones. He points out various features. Appropriate prints accompany his description. Benton moves on to discuss the commercial pavilions, beginning with the external features of the Galeries Lafayette. Prints of the pavillion. Rooms within the pavilion are looked at - the lady's bedroom, dining room and man's room. Benton comments on the designs by Dufrene as photos are shown. The Primavera pavilion is examined next. Appropriate photos accompany Benton's discussion of the various design features by Sognot and Guillere. Benton outlines the stress on craftsmanship of Ruhlmann's designs and furniture. He goes on to discuss the showpiece - a design for a French Embassy. He examines interior designs, furniture etc by Dunand, Roux-Spitz, Chareau and Mallet-Stevens. He points out the characteristic features of each. Benton comments on the difficulties of deciding how far the Exhibition promoted modern design, looking at some exaggerated and ludicrous designs. Various designs for kiosks around the Exhibition are looked at briefly. This leads Benton on to an examination of Melnikov's pioneering design for the Russian pavilion. Quotes from Melnikov state why the pavilion was designed in that way. Finally Benton looks in detail at Le Corbusier's Esprit Nouveau Pavilion. He outlines its simplicity, designed to meet the needs of mass housing. He also examines the plans and interior layout of the flat, again stressing the simple features and effects. Benton sums up on the two differing approaches to interior design revealed by the exhibition. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/70777 |
| Production number: | 00525_3041 |
| Videofinder number: | 1754 |
| Available to public: | no |
