RC Passage 4 Explanation
PASSAGE TEXT: The proponents of the Modern Movement in architecture considered that, compared with the …
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- Modernist architects believed their style better matched modern technology and construction methods than older styles. Ironically, their strict design ideals often conflicted with the realities of how buildings were actually constructed.
- Modernism declined partly because architects became too committed to their own ideology. The movement’s lack of early public support led architects to see themselves as reformers who should educate or control clients rather than simply meet their needs. Once Modernism became dominant, critics often ignored non-Modern aspects of architects’ work.
- Modernism also failed to adapt to changes in the construction industry. As building became more specialized and dependent on many subcontractors, Modernist demands became difficult and expensive to achieve. This contributed to the reputation of Modern architecture as impractical and costly.
- Postmodern architects argued that Modernism’s rigid commitment to exposing structure unnecessarily limited design. This failure to adjust helped cause the movement’s decline.
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