A Polyphony of Modernity: Function and Decoration in Dialogue The period from the 1910s to the 1930s saw the emergence of various forms of modernism around the world, with a particular focus on Western Europe and Japan. "Modernism," based on functionalism, is still considered a central trend of the time. However, this era, which also saw the advancement of a mass consumer society, was also a time of fleeting "modernity," where value was placed on decoration in order to always be new. In reality, these two often-contrasted "moderns" encompassed many forms of modernism, which were intricately intertwined, creating a rich and complex era. Artists of the time shared information without delay, synchronizing across countries and genres. This encompassed a wide range, from painting and sculpture to furniture, tableware, clothing, and even the architecture and cities that housed them – essentially, all aspects of our living spaces and physical activities. The Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshops) inspired and were inspired by the French fashion designer Paul Poiret, while also influencing modernists in the same country, such as Robert Mallet-Stevens. This holistic approach to life was also shared by Japanese artists Nobuo Moriya and Keizo Saito. Sonia Delaunay, known for her simultaneous paintings, devoted herself to fashion, and modernists like René Herbst showed great interest in the design of shop windows that adorned the city. Furthermore, female artists at the Bauhaus shed new light on textiles, and artists who left the school engaged in applied art education at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design. As symbolized by the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, the greatest event of this era was the sudden synchronization of the world. This book introduces the various forms of modernism that artists explored, sometimes interacting and resonating with each other, within a rapidly changing society. This is a beautiful item, read only once, but please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about its condition, as it has been handled by a person.