Design - Rene Lalique - Dragonfly Brooch

Question 1

Influences

Answer 1

• Art nouveau
• Semi precious jewels
• Metamorphosis

Question 2

Target market/audience

Answer 2

• Brooch made for an artist so was to appear on stage
• Size and bright colours would stand out to artist so they could be seen on stage
• Appeal to someone confident, statement piece, nude woman, quite controversial at the time
• Women due to intricate details seen in….

Question 3

Function

Answer 3

• Due to small hinges, moves with the wearer, more practical despite size, gives illusion of it moving
• Impractical to wear everyday, heavy and awkward
• Claws may be uncomfortable, might dig in
• Large wings bend back slightly, may prevent it from sitting properly on the clothing

Question 4

Style

Answer 4

• Sensual and fantastical
• Eerily combines insect and woman, strange
• Tiny details on woman’s head are small and fussy, attract attention
• Reflective of art neaveau movement due to….sensual views of women etc

Question 5

Visual impact

Answer 5

• Wings are striking due to intricate designs and bright blue details
• Blue stands out against the grey and black background, contrast
• Symmetrical features such as…attract interest, create visual impact
• You are forced to pay closer attention to the patterns