Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau

1890-1910

Inspired by nature, pulling it's design foundation from natural forms and smooth lines, the era of Art Nouveau spans most prominently between 1890 and 1910. Similar to the Arts and Crafts movement through the use of  natural forms and motifs, however, expanding further into a more wholesome or "total" art style; stretching across multiple genres and mediums. From architecture to Interior design, from decorative arts to jewelry, the era of Art Nouveau had an influence in all aspects of art during this period. Long, swooping curves and ornate natural carvings define the style producing an appearance that dominates the senses with explosions of shape, color, and detail.

Historical Examples

Architecture: The Pre Raphaelites

Furniture, NOTE: Curvilinear shapes, abstract back.

Jewelry, NOTE: Fine detail work, scrolling.

Modern Examples:

Peer Reviews:

Allysia:

Allysia did a great job capturing the curved theme within all of her images. It was very easy to see the transition from old to new, similarities that they held, and the obvious differences that the two periods have produced.

Amanda:

Amanda provided great information about specific designs from the period and their influence that they had on the period as a whole.