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The Art nouveau movement. Art nouveau. Is characterized by: Playful curvy lines (Curvilinear) Rich details Creates a sense of organic, natural & botanical style Aimed to make decorative arts into fine art. Curvilinear Lines. Rich Details. Theme. Plants Organic Natural Botanical.
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Art nouveau Is characterized by: • Playful curvy lines (Curvilinear) • Rich details • Creates a sense of organic, natural & botanical style • Aimed to make decorative arts into fine art
Theme • Plants • Organic • Natural • Botanical
Electric Light The invention of electric light elevated interior design and the art nouveau movement.
History • 1890-1914
History Rejected • “snobby” art of the 1800’s • Mass produced goods
Decorative • Buildings • Glass • Jewelry • Clothes • Furniture
Artists • Mucha • Guimard • Horta • Klimt
fall of the Period • 1914 Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand triggers World War I • Marks the end of the whimsical and harmonious period
Art nouveau Is characterized by: • Playful curvy lines (Curvilinear) • Rich details • Creates a sense of organic, natural & botanical style • Aimed to make decorative arts into fine art