When scientists first divided the atom at the end of World War II, everyone knew that “the future” had arrived. This technological advancement affected everything from the economy to politics to art, and architects like William Pereira and Albert Frey began designing buildings that defied gravity or resembled lunar landers. Join us as we explore the age of “Atomic Architecture in America: 1945-1965” in the latest episode of the Art in Architecture webinar series.
The Atomic Age is Over, But Your Chance to Earn 1 AIA LU Is Here to Stay
Topics: AIA LU, Architecture, Art In Architecture, Art Nouveau's Influence on Architecture, Atomic Architecture, Education, resources, Rubina Siddiqui, Steve Alden, Art In Architecture webinar series, Atomic Architecture in America: 1945-1965, continuing education, webinar
Art in Architecture Webinar Series Returns March 12
For two decades after the end of World War II, experimentation in architecture and design led to the creation of a stylistic lexicon where structures defied gravity, cars flew, and buildings resembled lunar landers. This iconic, The Jetsons-esque era is the topic of this year’s first Art in Architecture webinar, “Atomic Architecture in America: 1945-1965.”
Topics: AIA LU, Architecture, Art In Architecture, Education, Four Japanese Architects You Should Know: Kenzō Ta, resources, Steve Alden, Atomic Architecture in America: 1945-1965, continuing education, The Art Nouveau Movement and its Influence on Arch, webinar series