Wassily Kandinsky (Dec. 16, 1866 – Dec. 13, 1944) “Of all the arts, abstract painting is the most difficult. It demands that you know how to draw well, that you have a heightened sensitivity for composition and for colors, and that you be a true poet. This last is essential.“ This quote of Kandinsky follows…Continue reading 20th Century Art: Wassily Kandinsky
Month: July 2015
Fashion of the 50s and 60s (Part 2)
Fashion of the 50s and 60s (Part 2) Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre Balenciaga, who was Basque, found himself chased out of Spain due to the Spanish Civil War and found himself in Paris. He retained his loyalty to the Paris fashion scene after World War II by participating in “Théâtre de la Mode”, a traveling doll…Continue reading Fashion of the 50s and 60s (Part 2)
Mod Cloth = Mid Century Fashion
Mod Cloth is a site for mid century fashion. Take a look, some pretty groovy stuff.
The History of the Mall, Part One
The History of the Mid Century Shopping Mall The central market must go back to the earliest times in the development of human civilization, a central place where trade and exchange of services was essential for the maintenance of agricultural production. Of course, this includes pottery, clothes and many other items which people made as…Continue reading The History of the Mall, Part One
Modern Tiny House, Miley’s
Miley’s Tiny House Explanation of why the subject of a tiny house is suitable for a blog devoted to Mid Century Modern does not come easily. Admittedly, the answers I have to such a question are rather weak and without significant justification. Even so, Mid Century Modern in essence is modern. The designs of this…Continue reading Modern Tiny House, Miley’s
CB2 or Crate and Barrel 2
This site has a nice selection of modern furniture. Not exactly mid century, but let’s face it, finding and adhering to a strictly Mid Century Modern aesthetic, is not always easy. So it is not Eames or Le Corbusier. Does it work with your Mid Century Modern furniture? Well, then go for it! Modern…Continue reading CB2 or Crate and Barrel 2
Scandinavian Designs
Scandinavian Designs has mostly contemporary modern furniture and accessories. However, it does carry items that fit right in with Mid Century Modern designs. Scandinavian Designs
All Modern
AllModern is a great store for modern items. It also carries mid century designs at very reasonable prices. Modern Furniture and Decor for your Home and Office | AllModern