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Question 4 • HCS_Introduction to Art - EL1086 B

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What is the name of this skyscraper? Why is it important? What do you notice about the design of this building? Who designed this structure?

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This skyscraper is the Seagram Building. It is important because it became a major model for modern skyscraper design and the International Style. Its design is simple, geometric, and sleek, with a strong emphasis on straight lines and a glass-and-steel exterior. The structure was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, with Philip Johnson also contributing.

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