Alvar Aalto was one of Finland's first Modernists. His unique architectural style is characterized by asymmetry, curved lines, and contrasting natural materials. His early works were flavored with a "heroic functionalism" that was based around the idea that a structure's use should determine its form

Biomorphic, Clean, Intimate, Modernist architecture, Nordic sensibilities, Post-war scandinavian design, Round, Tranquil

Paul Rand was a four-career man. At the age of 23, Rand began his career as art director of Esquire and Apparel Arts. His extensive design education inspired his distinct style -- a marriage of modern typography with nineteenth-century engravings. The transition to his second career in advertising wa

Classical, Constructivist design, Elegant, New york school design, Pristine, Round

There have been no limits to the media in which Louise Bourgeois has worked out her personal stories. One of the most imaginative creators on the contemporary scene, she incorporated feminist and psychological concepts into art before they became part of the popular culture. Her hard-to-classify scul

Bombast, Bubblicious, Erotic, Feminist, Modern sculpture, Round, Visceral, Voluminous