Art Nouveau Flashcards
When and where did Art Nouveau flourish?
Between 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the US.
What are the characteristics of Art Nouveau?
Long, curvy, organic lines.
Where was Art Nouveau most often employed?
Architecture, interior design, jewellery, glass design, posters and illustrations.
What was Art Nouveau a response to?
It was deliberately created to be free of the imitative historicism that dominated the 19th century.
What was Art Nouveau inspired by?
Natural forms and structures, especially in curved lines.
Art Nouveau is considered a “total style”, what does this mean?
Every element played a part in the same visual vocabulary. (The furniture was a part of the architecture). Creating a ‘whole’.
Who’s theories helped initiate the Art Nouveau movement?
William Morris
What widespread belief did the academic system support between the 17th and 19th century?
That media such as painting and sculpture were superior to crafts such as furniture design and silver-smithing.
Many Art Nouveau designers felt that 19th century design had been excessively ornamental, what belief did they evolve?
The belief that the function of an object should dictate it’s form. Frivolous decoration should be avoided.
Who was one of the main founders of Art Nouveau in Belgium?
Henry van der Velde (1863 - 1957) He was against copying historical styles, opting for original new designs.
Who made these?
Henry van der Velde
Who made this and what is it called?
Gustav Klimt - The Kiss
One of the greatest modern artists from Austria.
Who made this and what is it called?
Gustav Klimt - The tree of life
Who made this and what is it called?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - At the moulin rouge, dance 1890
Who made this and what is it called?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - At the Moulin Rouge
Who made this?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Litography posters
Who made this and what is it called?
Aubrey Beardsley - The peacock skirt
Who made this and what is it called?
Aubrey Beardsley - How Sir Tristam drank of the love drink
Who made these?
Antoni Gaudi
