ART DECO STYLE AND ART NOUVEAU Flashcards
Where did Art deco made its debut
International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Paris)
Art deco emerged at what era?
Post-World War 1 era (around 1925)
Purpose of Art Deco
The French aimed to move past their gloomy history post-war by initiating a fair centred on architecture and design, aiming to ignite optimism for a brighter future to overcome wartime devastation
represented a bolt and forward-looking aesthetic that resonated with the mood of the times, making it a defining style of interwar period
Art Deco style
Characteristics of Art Deco
New
Progressive
Modern
Opulent (luxurious materias and intricate craftmanship)
Influence of Art Deco in United states?
Art Deco became popular in america due to its presence in international exhibitions. It’s portrayal in magazines and films, and its influence on architecture.
Influence of Art Deco in Upper middle class
Offering luxurious yet streamlined designs in archi, furniture and fashion allowing them to focus on their wealth and sophistication
Art deco’s influence on design?
Global perspective and eclectic mix of cultural influences.
Art Deco in Architecture
Skyscrapers
Styles and Combinations - geometric shapes an abstract forms
New Construction Technique
Persons of Art Nouveau
Eugene Violet Le Duc and Les Vingt
Art Nouveau emerged at what era
Arts and Craft Movement
Why did art noveau emerge
They grew weary of the academic art of historicism in the 19th century and envisione crafting new forms more suite to the age of electricity, cinema and automobiles.
Heavy on arts and crafts aspects because both movements emphasize craftmanship, handmade techniques, an the integration of art into everyday life
Art Deco - Crafts and Nature
Heavily incorporates elements of nature and symbolism, often feautring flowing lines, intricate patters, and organic forms inspired by plants and animals.
Art Nouveau
Combines ornamental beauty with practical functionality. Its ddesign features intricate decorative elements inspired by nature, serving both aesthetic an utilitarian purposes
Art Nouveau