What was Otto Wagner's theory of modern architecture?
My central tenet was that art must serve the purpose of modern life. This meant embracing the functional requirements of a building or urban system as the primary driver of its form. I believed that new materials and construction techniques demanded new aesthetic expressions, rather than merely imitating historical styles. The beauty of a work lay in its perfect suitability for its function and its honest material expression. This rational approach, where art and utility are inextricably linked, is the essence of 'modern' architecture.
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