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The Brutalist Primer

Welcome to the definitive guide to the most exclusive and confusing art movement of all time: Brutalism.

Brutalism: where functionality meets form, or so they claim. In reality, it's just a fancy way of saying "I have no taste, so I'll make it ugly and pretend it's art."

Key Principles

Rejection of ornamentation: We hate pretty things!
Rejection of comfort: Because who needs a couch, anyway?
Emphasis on raw materiality: Let's just use concrete, because wood is so pedestrian.
Rejection of harmony and balance: We'll just make it look like a kindergartener's plaything!

And that's it! With these simple, yet complex, principles, you too can become a certified Brutalist. Or, at the very least, you can pretend to be one, like a poser.

For more advanced courses, try:

Brutalist Theory
Brutalist Praxis

Or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous:

The Brutalist Holy War