Architecture of Indonesia built environment today. Early twentieth century modernisms are still very evident across much of Indonesia, especially in urban areas. The 1930s world depression was devastating and was followed by another decade of war, revolution and struggle, which restricted the development of built environments. The Javanese art-deco style from the 1920s became the root for the first Indonesian national style in the 1950s. The politically turbulent 1950s meant that the new but bruised Indonesia was neither able to afford or focused to follow the new international movements such as modernist brutalism. Continuity from the 1920s and 30s through to the 1950s
Generation of the '30s Army.” Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas, recognized as the leading Greek cubist artist, produced collage-like art which allows the viewer to see his work in different angles and perspectives. After the 50s and 60s, his style became more prismatic with the use of brilliant colors and patterns. His most notable pieces include “Memories of Hydra” and “Mystras.” Spyros Vassiliou, an impressionistic artist who prominently used magical realism in his paintings, painted patriotic subjects. His most notable pieces include “Small World of Webster Street” and “25th of March.” The Generation of the ‘30s produced novels including "Life in the Tomb" by Stratis Myrivilis, a