The Art Nouveau Style And Style
analytical Essay
1801 words
The Art Nouveau style and movement, at its height between 1890 and 1910, enabled a sense of freedom for both its artists and the public as a whole. It offered strikingly original ideologies and transformed both the artistic and the mundane world alike with common characteristics like curvilinear shapes and a sense of the return to the natural and to nature as well as being at the crux of a fundamental change in how artworks were mass produced. The Art Nouveau style seemed to walk between the two worlds: it was simultaneously fantastical and grounded in reality and there was no artist in the period that was better equipped to “know and see the dance of the seven veils,” (Zatlin) than Aubrey Beardsley. It is impossible to fully discuss the value …show more content…
His poem, “A Ballad of a Barber” (1896) still embodies his aesthetic and visual artistic works as he mentions the decadence of courtly life with the coiffed hair and “powder, paints, and dyes” (Beckson, 7) with a hint of Beardsley’s signature taboo sexuality subtly peeking through. Jerome H. Buckley, in The Victorian Temper, wrote than it was, “surely intended to convey a complete allegory of Decadence itself,” (Beckson, 6). He also produced posters and his accompanying essay, “The Art of Hoarding” (1894) enabled a conversation about art and advertising, suggesting that the two were one and the same, citing that, “beauty has laid siege to the city,” (Beardsley) and that poster and advertisement design offers more freedom than traditional forms of art. His clear support and encouragement of artistic advertising fits very well into the lithography graphic poster ‘craze’ that took place, particularly in France, during the Art Nouveau movement. It can even be argued that his illustrations for prose and poetry of popular writers like Alexander Pope and Oscar Wilde are, in their essence, advertisements for the works of these authors. Aubrey Beardsley, again, was simultaneously on every side of the artistic debate: he aligned himself with Whitler-esqe ideologies of aestheticism while also publically promoting the artistic validity of street posters and advertisements but the thing that remained constant no matter which cause he was articulating was a sense of unapologetic fervor. Beardsley was racing against the clock of his coming death throughout his entire life and his artistic career was no
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the art nouveau style and movement, at its height between 1890 and 1910, enabled a sense of freedom for both its artists and the public.
- Explains that aubrey beardsley was the art nouveau movement's victor frankenstein. he personified the intensity and weight of the baroque with works like "the climax" (1893) and imbued the piece with the curvilinear shapes standard.
- Analyzes how beardsley highlighted his japanesque style with a sensuous intensity in his illustrations of oscar wilde's salome.
- Explains that the art nouveau style and movement, at its height between 1890 and 1910, enabled a sense of freedom for both its artists and the public.
- Explains that aubrey beardsley was the art nouveau movement's victor frankenstein. he personified the intensity and weight of the baroque with works like "the climax" (1893) and imbued the piece with the curvilinear shapes standard.
- Analyzes how beardsley highlighted his japanesque style with a sensuous intensity in his illustrations of oscar wilde's salome.
- Analyzes how beardsley utilized block printing, which allowed artists to get their works out to the public quickly and at a low cost.
- Analyzes how aubrey beardsley embodied his aesthetic and visual artistic works, including "a ballad of a barber" and "the art of hoarding."
- Describes his new method of mechan ical means of reproduction, and his ambition to be a wide ly
- Describes his new method of mechan ical means of reproduction, and his ambition to be a wide ly
- Analyzes how aubrey beardsley's timeline and life story begs to be romanticized. he reveled in the mysticism of his own life including the negative responses to his works.
- Analyzes how beardsley crafted an almost mystifying public face that enabled him to give an air of artistic voyeurism.
- Explains that aubrey beardsley embodied the art nouveau movement in his ability to walk between the two worlds of the fantastical natural and the grounded real and his artworks were bold in their eroticism and meaning.
Harness the Power of AI to Boost Your Grades!
Haven't found what you were looking for? Talk to me, I can help!
Related
- analytical
- explanatory
- argumentative
- opinion
- The History And Development Of The Art Deco Styleanalytical essayArt Deco was a style that flourished throughout 1910 to around 1935. Known for its advancements in the art of advertising, the style had begun to prosper around the start of World War I (1914 – 1919), and had further developed to become a combination of various styles, as well as a rebellion against the concepts of Art Nouveau. Originally known to be referred to as the Art Moderne style, the name was changed only after the period had already passed its peak. The origin of the name involved the idea of decorative arts, hence the shortened name Art Deco, but previously the style had taken root within the time period of Modernism. Modernists sought to abstract the form and move away from the naturalistic curves found within the Art Nouveau period,
In this essay, the author
- Explains that art deco was a style that flourished throughout 1910 to around 1935. the name was changed after the period had already passed its peak. modernists sought to abstract the form and move away from the naturalistic curves
- Explains that art deco was a combination of various styles that helped advance the way design was seen by the public. a.m. cassandre was one of the major contributors to the style.
- Explains that cassandre's posters were designed in the period of 1925 to 1935, in which the art deco style had begun to become recognized as a method involving machine-like, decorative, ornamental, and geometric structures.
- Explains that art deco was a style that flourished throughout 1910 to around 1935. the name was changed after the period had already passed its peak. modernists sought to abstract the form and move away from the naturalistic curves
- Explains that art deco was a combination of various styles that helped advance the way design was seen by the public. a.m. cassandre was one of the major contributors to the style.
- Explains that cassandre's posters were designed in the period of 1925 to 1935, in which the art deco style had begun to become recognized as a method involving machine-like, decorative, ornamental, and geometric structures.
- Analyzes how the overall approach to the concept in both posters proves to be uniquely similar. both posters feature a color scheme of black, blue, and white, with the addition of two other colors that differ from poster to poster.
- Analyzes how cassandre used hierarchical typography to replicate the train tracks in the nord express poster.
- Compares cassandre's two posters together, analyzing technique and execution through the different methods he used to form a composition. the de stijl style was progressing alongside the art deco style, but the similarities become more evident.
- Explains that de stijl artists sought to erase the ideals of nature and replace them with concepts saturated in mathematic and scientific principles.
1117 wordsRead More - Symbolist Movementanalytical essayWhat does the term aesthetic mean? How many different theories and concepts are there? What can be classified as aesthetic? The primary objective of this study is to introduce the meaning of the word aesthetic and give specific examples of aesthetic in art from period of Symbolism. Symbolism was an art movement originated in late nineteenth century in France as reaction to Realism and Impressionism. The leading focus of Symbolism was to
In this essay, the author
- Introduces the meaning of the term aesthetic and gives specific examples of aesthetic in art from period of symbolism.
- Explains that aesthetics is a branch of philosophy concerned with the creation, value and experience of art and the analysis and solution of problems relating to these.
- Introduces a few different definitions and hypothesis of aesthetics in art based on theories of well-known critical thinkers. the first theory argues that art is an imitation of reality.
- Introduces the meaning of the term aesthetic and gives specific examples of aesthetic in art from period of symbolism.
- Explains that aesthetics is a branch of philosophy concerned with the creation, value and experience of art and the analysis and solution of problems relating to these.
- Introduces a few different definitions and hypothesis of aesthetics in art based on theories of well-known critical thinkers. the first theory argues that art is an imitation of reality.
- Explains that the second theory represents aesthetic as an expression. feelings, moods and emotions expressed in art have an effect on the quality of an art piece.
- Explains that the third and final theory sustains that aesthetic is a significant form. the most important part of an art piece is its essence, which starts the process of construction.
- Analyzes gustav klimt's painting the kiss, which is regarded as the most popular work created in his "golden period".
618 wordsRead More - Art Deco Art Historyexplanatory essayArt Deco as an art mover has had a lot of influence in the history of arts and was under the influence of the past art movements and different cultures, the present lifestyle and the societies of the life changing World War I and II. In design Art Deco was glamorous and in style it was luxurious. Major influences were the styles of art and the French crafts of high standards, different cultures and avant-grade art. It wasn’t just a normal style that reflected adventure, entertainment and leisure but a highly enjoyed taste by all classes of people with different minds after Second World War. It handed down its concepts of design and traditional and modern visual styles to younger generations while at the same time its styles influencing many present-day designers (Hillier & Escritt, 2004).
In this essay, the author
- Explains how the recovery of art deco in the 1950s and 1960s encouraged young artists and designers to use richer iconography and take risks with designing materials and visual reference.
- Concludes that art deco is a mixture of contemporary designs and tradition with various technology and cultures.
- Explains that art deco has had a lot of influence in the history of arts and was under the influence of the past art movements and different cultures.
- Explains how the recovery of art deco in the 1950s and 1960s encouraged young artists and designers to use richer iconography and take risks with designing materials and visual reference.
- Concludes that art deco is a mixture of contemporary designs and tradition with various technology and cultures.
- Explains that art deco has had a lot of influence in the history of arts and was under the influence of the past art movements and different cultures.
- Explains that france hosted an international exposition to show its power as the leader of taste and style. the success of the event led to the birth of art deco and expanded to other countries worldwide.
- Explains that art deco styles were present even before the exposition of 1925 and the last years of 19th century when it gained its obligations in the history of france.
- Explains that the inspiration for art deco came from different art forms and cultures. the discovery of tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 popularized the egyptian arts, while skyscrapers were directly influenced by the ancient architecture of mexico.
- Explains that after world war i and industrialization modern artists and designers were more concerned in producing designs with the least cost possible and very little decorations.
- Explains that the influencing factors of art deco came from the movements of the past and the present, as well as the lifestyles and society that is ever changing.
- Describes arwas, newell, museum, s. & gallery, a., 1996. the art of glass. 8th ed. paris: andreas papadakis publisher.
- Cites peter, s., greenwood publishing group, pile, j. f. and thomas.
1830 wordsRead More - Modernists at the beginning of the century were faced by oppositional forces much like this young suitor. They strove to express their art in a much freer format then their predecessors. In trying "to avoid grandiosity and pompous themes" (Carroll, 185) they often explored simple themes in creative ways and always shocked the reader into thinking about life in a new way. This was a time of great change for America, yet the artistic expression, before the Modernists' intervention, remained cold and stale. An ...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how modernists strove to express their art in a much freer format than their predecessors, avoiding grandiosity and pompous themes.
- Analyzes how william carlos williams' poem, the rose, describes the physical aspects of the rose that artists would focus on as they paint, such as "each petal ends in/ an edge."
- Analyzes how overuse of popular art subjects led to artists carving and painting roses onto vases. overuse also opened a gateway for more art focusing on the old subjects.
- Analyzes how modernists strove to express their art in a much freer format than their predecessors, avoiding grandiosity and pompous themes.
- Analyzes how william carlos williams' poem, the rose, describes the physical aspects of the rose that artists would focus on as they paint, such as "each petal ends in/ an edge."
- Analyzes how overuse of popular art subjects led to artists carving and painting roses onto vases. overuse also opened a gateway for more art focusing on the old subjects.
- Opines that modernists felt the same way about the traditional and accepted art of the early nineteen hundreds.
- Analyzes how modernists sought to change the connect-the-dots approach to art that was widely accepted.
- Analyzes how williams is asking the reader about what it is at the edge of the norm that is so close to being expressed.
- Explains carroll, lorrayne, and william carlos williams in american poetry: the modernist ideal.
1629 wordsRead More - The 1940’s through the 1960’s were not only some of the most socially and politically volatile times in American History, but were the catalyst for the numerous changes in which occurred in American Popular culture during these and following years. Instead of experiencing the trauma which resulted after World War I’s end, post-World War II United States returned fairly easily back to everyday life. Although there were some problems converting from a wartime to a peacetime economy in the late 1940’s, Americans took on the task and entered the 1950’s on a very auspicious high note. During the time period after World War II, the United States experienced many changes. Technology was abundant and the rate at which new inventions, industries and technologies came about was at a rate never seen before. From a television in every home to the first computers and ultimately space flight, these two decades after World War II were crowded with advancements. Some of the most dramatic changes came in the field of art. What was once a single, slow road of popular culture advancement branched off into thousands of smaller, faster changing roads. Some of these “roads”, which can be seen as changing styles, or movements, in art, whipped Americans through a roller coaster of change in what they saw around them.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the 1940s through the 1960s were the catalyst for the numerous changes in american popular culture during these and subsequent years.
- Explains that abstract expressionism attracted the american public with its simple methods and spontaneous appearance and more so because it was an entirely american art movement.
- Explains that jackson pollack's method of "action painting" was much like the times he and the other artists practiced this method.
- Explains that the 1940s through the 1960s were the catalyst for the numerous changes in american popular culture during these and subsequent years.
- Explains that abstract expressionism attracted the american public with its simple methods and spontaneous appearance and more so because it was an entirely american art movement.
- Explains that jackson pollack's method of "action painting" was much like the times he and the other artists practiced this method.
- Explains that the 1950's were a time of great discord in the united states. mccarthyism ran rampant throughout the nation and seriously crippled the everyday lives of americans.
- Explains that the early "pop art" movement went relatively unnoticed in the 1950s, but it was interesting and unique to the art world.
- Explains that the 1960's were the most dynamic of the decades. pop art appeared more frequently as a new art movement, and other movements were being seen more often.
- Compares andy warhol and roy lichtenstien in their views on pop art.
- Explains that the later period of pop-art remained similar to what had been happening before. photo-realism's roots grew out of pop art by taking the images seen from the everyday world.
- Describes the op (optical) art movement, which began with the desire to involve a correlation between seeing and understanding.
- Argues that modernist artists associated themselves with liberal, radical, and sometimes revolutionary political positions when they are not apolitical or neutral in their social and political views.
- Analyzes how pop art was more than meaningless abstractions and redundant images in the 1960's. the reason politics wasn't emphasized in art during this time may have been to escape the world.
- Explains that art in the mid-19th century was the most dynamic and influential art of the century.
- Opines that as we start in a new millenium, we have to ask ourselves what will be the next great movement in art?
- Cites cagle, van m., reconstructing pop/subculture: art rock and andy warhol, new york: sage publications, 1995.
- Explains seitz, william c., art in the age of aquarius, 1955-1970, smithsonian institution press, washington, d.c.
- States that jansen, h.w., the history of art, new york: harry n. abrams inc.
- Explains that art during the mid-twentieth century contained some of the most important changes art history. these explosive times were counter-balanced with explosive popular culture.
- Analyzes how abstract expressionism reestablished art to its truest meaning, whereas the movements that coalesced on the tail end of it were focused at an opposite goal.
- Analyzes how rauchenberg deals with a profusion of objects and events that he can accept with capacious aesthetics, while johns does not take an optimistic pleasure in the connectivity that random events generate. both were harbingers of the new art movement.
- Explains that the american pop art movement was centered in new york city during the early to mid 1960's. the new artists embarked on a style that did not limit them but rather allowed them to explore the freest forms of their creative minds.
- Explains that pop art portrayed art through a variety of methods that differed from the ordinary painting or sculpture. they aimed to depersonalize art, removing elements like people, and sometimes focusing on technology or mechanization.
- Opines that art since cézanne has become extremely romantic and unrealistic, feeding on art. lichtenstein, johns, james rosenquist, claes oldenberg, and warhol laid the foundation for the future of art
- Explains that minimalism was an important movement because of how antithetical it was compared to previous movements.
- Explains that conceptual art is an enigmatic movement that is not based on actual art but rather on an idea or concept. duchamp's philosophy was "that every artwork’s idea was more important than its product."
3754 wordsRead More - Art Nouveau Essayanalytical essayThey all stressed the importance of handmade, decorative, ornamental and functional designs. William Morris started the movement as a reaction against the machine and stressed the importance of working with your hands. He didn’t see the beauty in mechanically produced things and neither did Art nouveau artists and Modernista architects. They all collectively stressed the importance of new never before seen structures and styles that would inspire people and bring beauty to a world that was becoming bland and repetitive.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that william morris started the movement as a reaction against the machine and stressed the importance of working with your hands.
- Explains that gaudi was one of the leading innovators of art nouveau and modernisme in the world at the time and in barcelona. his style developed into something completely his own and his originality is un-marveled.
- Analyzes how pevsner's text is more than 75 years old and its clarity of outline still makes it valuable today.
- Explains that william morris started the movement as a reaction against the machine and stressed the importance of working with your hands.
- Explains that gaudi was one of the leading innovators of art nouveau and modernisme in the world at the time and in barcelona. his style developed into something completely his own and his originality is un-marveled.
- Analyzes how pevsner's text is more than 75 years old and its clarity of outline still makes it valuable today.
- Opines that morris and his colleagues refused to accept the utilitarian brick box structure with a slate roof as the ultimate form of architectural expression of their age.
- Explains morris' idea of gothic style. he was concerned with the manner of work in the middle ages and the handling of materials by the medieval builder with substance and structure.
- Explains morris' idea of ornament (or pattern designing) — he combined sound workmanship on good materials and rich decorative detail like that of art nouveau and moderisme. he used heavy and intricate ornamental line on some later wallpapers.
- Analyzes morris' view of crafts and the social/political implications of such a view.
- Analyzes how ruskin believes that what we like defines who we are. a greek statue expresses delight in the perpetual contemplation of a good
935 wordsRead More - The Origins of Surrealismanalytical essayGreen 1 Controlled Chaos: The Impact of Surrealism on the Art World The Surrealist movement that began in the 1920’s, was unlike anything the art world had ever seen before. While Surrealist painters borrowed techniques from previous “ism” movements, for example Impressionism and Cubism, the prominent painters of this movement had acquired a new, shocking style all their own. Surrealism, as an art movement, stressed the importance of expanding one’s mind in order to welcome other depictions of ‘reality’. Surrealist artists channelled their subconscious and their works reflected images of total mind liberation. Unlike the art movements before it, Surrealism came the closest to truly reflecting the human dreamlike state. While this essay will explore the purpose, techniques and lasting impact of the Surrealist art movement, it should be noted that this movement transcended the boundaries of the image arts world. The influence of Surrealism can be felt in the fields of literature, film, music and philosophy, among others. The Surrealist movement started in 1920’s Europe, with Paris as the unofficial basis for the movement. Surrealism is usually linked with the Dada movement. Dadaism attacked the conventional forms of aesthetics and it stressed how absurd and unpredictable the process of artistic creation was. They created pieces of ‘non-art’ to show, out of protest, how meaningless European culture had become (de la Croix 705). The Dada movement was declared dead around 1922 when it had become ‘too organised‘ a movement, but it planted the seeds for Surrealism (de la Croix 706). While the Dada movement provided the basis for Surrealism, Surrealism was lighter and much less violent than its predecessor. Dadaism provided a basis for Su...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes the impact of surrealism on the art world. the surrealist movement began in 1920's europe, with paris as the unofficial basis for the movement.
- Explains that the dada movement provided the basis for surrealism, but its values were modified in the process.
- Analyzes how the ‘isms’ of the 19th century created pieces that claimed to be true depictions of ‘reality’, but were transformed beyond recognition.
- Analyzes the impact of surrealism on the art world. the surrealist movement began in 1920's europe, with paris as the unofficial basis for the movement.
- Explains that the dada movement provided the basis for surrealism, but its values were modified in the process.
- Analyzes how the ‘isms’ of the 19th century created pieces that claimed to be true depictions of ‘reality’, but were transformed beyond recognition.
- Explains that surrealism had a fascination with free-association techniques, such as hypnotism, drugs, and the green 4 ideas of sigmund freud.
- Explains that surrealist works are aesthetically pleasing, as the artist would sometimes attempt to create meaning from these unlikely pairings to convey some sort of deeper message.
- Compares how the automatists rebelled against the traditional art form, while the veristics saw subconscious images as metaphors for something else. salvador dali's relationship with the surrealist movement provided him with international recognition.
- Explains that magritte's art depicted everyday life but had violent and sinister connotations. ernst was a self-taught painter who believed that true subconscious images were found in the minds of those thought to be insane.
- Explains that surrealism's values can be applied to any creative effort that attempts to liberate the imagination. it redefined the future of art, fashion, and popular culture.
2002 wordsRead More - Society in the The Roaring Twentiesexplanatory essay"1920's Art." The 1920's - Roaring Twenties - The Nineteen Twenties in History. 2005. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the roaring twenties was the aftermath of world war 1 and was meant to accentuate period's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism.
- Explains that technology was at the top of its game during this time. the automobile before was seen as a luxury item and only those who could afford them owned them. alfred sloan who was the president of general motors created began devoting more time to automotive styling.
- Explains that aviation was big during the 1920's. airplanes were typically used to carry heavy loads and for wars, but during this era they were able to take passengers as well. charles a. lindbergh carved a place in aviation history.
- Explains that the roaring twenties was the aftermath of world war 1 and was meant to accentuate period's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism.
- Explains that technology was at the top of its game during this time. the automobile before was seen as a luxury item and only those who could afford them owned them. alfred sloan who was the president of general motors created began devoting more time to automotive styling.
- Explains that aviation was big during the 1920's. airplanes were typically used to carry heavy loads and for wars, but during this era they were able to take passengers as well. charles a. lindbergh carved a place in aviation history.
- Explains that the radio was the first mass production medium to be developed. moving pictures became all the rage, starting with the silent films and evolving into the early "talkies" with the jazz singer.
- Explains that society in the roaring 20's had greatly changed, and the women’s suffrage movement was a huge event. the nineteenth amendment to the constitution granted women the right to vote in all states.
- Explains that flappers were known as prostitutes in the roaring twenties. they knew all the latest dances and variations of the perennial fox trot, and yielded with abandon to the fascination of tango.
- Explains that art deco is characterized by use of materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, lacquer, inlaid wood, sharkskin, and zebra skin. photography became popular especially when it came to advertising.
- Explains that business and the economy were one of the biggest booms in the 1920's. the share market climbed to dizzy heights as speculators bought on margin, and following well-publicized successes, the general public joined in looking for easy profits.
- Opines that the roaring 20's played a big role in what we have today, from the invention of the car and airplane to their fashion and music tastes.
- Describes 1920's art, aviation, business, and economy.
970 wordsRead More - Centrality of Paris in Impressionismargumentative essayImpressionism is the name given to the art movement that changed art forever. Starting in France in the 1860's, Impressionism was considered a radical break from tradition.1 Through the work of artists including Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre Renoir, Camille Pissarro and Edgar Degas impressionism was born. Impressionists painted outside and focused greatly on light and its reflection. They painted quickly on primed white canvas with short visible brushstrokes and placed separate colours side by side letting the viewer’s eyes mix them. (Techniques uncommon to art at this time) Regarding their subject they again broke with tradition and painted anything they wanted including the modernity of Paris and the everyday life of its citizens. This new found freedom regarding subject along with unconventional techniques greatly displeased the L’École des Beaux-Arts where academic artists would have worked on subjects such as history, royalty and mythology.2 In contrast to the impressionists their work had a smooth varnished finish, showing little to no evidence of the artist’s presence. Having introduced Impressionism, I aim to in this essay analyse why the city of Paris is at the heart of the impressionist movement. Firstly by looking at how Paris helped create the impressionist movement and secondly how Paris fuelled it.
In this essay, the author
- Introduces impressionism, the art movement that changed art forever. they analyze how paris helped create the impressionist movement and how it fuelled it.
- Explains that manet broke with tradition in his work and was considered the father of impressionism.
- Explains how baron haussmann changed the image of paris by demolishing medieval towns to create the linear layout we still see today.
- Introduces impressionism, the art movement that changed art forever. they analyze how paris helped create the impressionist movement and how it fuelled it.
- Explains that manet broke with tradition in his work and was considered the father of impressionism.
- Explains how baron haussmann changed the image of paris by demolishing medieval towns to create the linear layout we still see today.
- Explains how paris fuelled impressionism by showing how it influenced both the technique and subject of the artist's work.
- Analyzes how the rejuvenation of paris under napoleon provided the perfect backdrop for monet's paintings. the bright colours of the flags are a symbol of modern france.
- Concludes that paris is central to the art movement that is impressionism. without paris, the movement would not have gained the recognition that it did.
1346 wordsRead More - How Did Anton Gaudi Influence The Art Nouveau Movementanalytical essayAntoni Gaudi and Victor Horta were both huge influences and designers in the Art Nouveau movement. Although they designed buildings that were very different in shape, size and overall appearance, they also had a lot of similar characteristics within their buildings. Some of the influences from the art nouveau movement were baroque, rococo, gothic rococo, and may others.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that antoni gaudi and victor horta were huge influences and designers in the art nouveau movement.
- Explains that the iron and steel development, the scuba suit, building orientation, and many others influenced the designers to create glorious buildings that would become famous.
- Explains that antoni gaudi designed a building called casa mila in the years of 1905-1910 in spain.
- Explains that antoni gaudi and victor horta were huge influences and designers in the art nouveau movement.
- Explains that the iron and steel development, the scuba suit, building orientation, and many others influenced the designers to create glorious buildings that would become famous.
- Explains that antoni gaudi designed a building called casa mila in the years of 1905-1910 in spain.
- Analyzes how harmony was an inspiration when it came to art nouveau. the building and many of his other buildings represented harmony.
- Compares the sagrada familia to the casa mila, which was built in 1884 in barcelona, spain.
- Analyzes how gaudi used modern technology to get the ornate architecture complete and the exact way he had envisioned it to be.
- Explains that gaudi did most of his work in barcelona spain and it is also where he resided with his wife and family. his main focus was on architecture like the casa mila and other buildings.
- Explains that victor horta was also a designer and architect in the late 1890s to mid 1900s. the tassel house in brussels is one of his most famous designs.
- Analyzes how the curved lines and arches in the building were important to horta. the railing on the stairs shows the iron and steel development.
- Opines that the tassel house is one of the best examples of showing the art nouveau movements styles and characteristics.
- Analyzes how the exterior of the building shows a sense of structure as well as ornamentation at the same time.
- Explains how horta challenged this general usage by beginning to use steel and iron for things that weren't structural. they were just used for ornate purposes and for the decoration of space.
- Explains that horta challenged the ordinary elements of architecture and developed homes to be more than just the average. the tassel house uses organic architecture to allow light and space to become one.
- Explains that gaudi understood the concept of openings and windows in his spaces. the sagrada familia is full of stained glass elements, which allow for colorful light to enter and interact within the space.
- Opines that the ocean is a wondrous place that is full of mysteries, and the architecture alone in this building is unreal, with gigantic towers shooting up into the sky and tall columns on the inside.
- Compares gaudi's casa batllo and casa mila, which have curved lines, arches, and color throughout the space.
- Opines that the colors in casa mila were a big part of the overall design. without the use of color in gaudi's architecture, these buildings wouldn't have been nearly as interesting.
- Analyzes how gaudi and horta had huge influences on the art nouveau movement and used different inventions to create wondrous architecture and design pieces.
- Concludes that antoni gaudi and victor horta were both large parts of the art nouveau movement. they both focused on building ornamentation.
- Analyzes how horta's love for iron and steel was evident in the staircase. the curved lines and railing really draws you in and makes you want to see more of the space.
- Analyzes how gaudi's use of color representation always leaves us wondering as to what the building may look like at different times of the day. the art nouveau movement truly brought a sense of wonder to architecture.
1489 wordsRead More - This group ran their own exhibition, and over time, became some of the famous names we know today, such as: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Alfred Sisley. However, it was not all fame and fortune from the beginning. Most patrons who came to the exhibition were so used to the classic, disciplined style that they often criticized the artists’ works, calling them “unfinished” and offended that they could showcase “sketches” as finished pieces. But this is exactly what these artists embraced; letting go of formality and embracing the “freedom of technique” (“Impressionism”,
In this essay, the author
- Opines that when talking about art, opinions on the matter of influences, and even the title of "the first...", begin to become a bit touchy.
- Explains that neoclassical and romanticism were still making their impacts before impressionism came to be a major movement. both styles were based on emotion, while the other was practical and serious.
- Explains that the impressionist movement started with a group of artists tired of being rejected by the jurors of the salon-an annual exhibition.
- Opines that when talking about art, opinions on the matter of influences, and even the title of "the first...", begin to become a bit touchy.
- Explains that neoclassical and romanticism were still making their impacts before impressionism came to be a major movement. both styles were based on emotion, while the other was practical and serious.
- Explains that the impressionist movement started with a group of artists tired of being rejected by the jurors of the salon-an annual exhibition.
- Compares impressionistic pieces to earlier styles and explains the differences between the two styles.
- Compares the free, less formal "villeneuve-la-garenne", created by one of the founding impressionists, alfred sisley in 1872.
- Explains impressionism's lack of blending, which made the paintings blurry. they also influenced photographers to make their paintings look more like snapshots.
- Opines that impressionism could be the "first, true modern art style". it has made such an impact that some of its techniques are still being used today.
733 wordsRead More - Art History Of Impressionismanalytical essayIn a time when artistic freedom was severely limited, the French Impressionists tirelessly explored new artistic frontiers despite hostile encounters with the public, ultimately redefining the world’s perspective on art.
In this essay, the author
- Explains how the french impressionists explored new artistic frontiers despite hostile encounters with the public, ultimately redefining the world's perspective on art.
- Describes how the impressionists challenged the conventions that governed artistic expression in the mid- to late 1800s. they set up their canvases outside, using wide brush strokes and vibrant colors.
- Explains that the impressionist movement began in france in the 1860s, when several art students challenged the established artistic norms.
- Explains how the french impressionists explored new artistic frontiers despite hostile encounters with the public, ultimately redefining the world's perspective on art.
- Describes how the impressionists challenged the conventions that governed artistic expression in the mid- to late 1800s. they set up their canvases outside, using wide brush strokes and vibrant colors.
- Explains that the impressionist movement began in france in the 1860s, when several art students challenged the established artistic norms.
- Explains how the emergence of photography changed the landscape for artists in the late 1800s. painters had to compete with a device that could capture an image of exactly what the eye could see.
- Explains that the impressionists used en plein air, wherein they would set up their canvases outside and paint what they saw. this was facilitated by the development of new types of paint, allowing for quicker application, less setup, and greater ease of portability.
- Explains that the impressionists were known for using vibrant colors and broad, forceful brushstrokes in their work. they explored different ways of communicating emotion.
- Analyzes how the impressionists' new style was not welcomed with open arms; many viewers' feelings toward the work were hostile.
- Explains that the french artistic community was perhaps the most influential force working against the impressionist movement. the académie des beaux-arts opposed the movement, calling them juvenile and immature.
- Explains that a select group of art dealers who saw potential in the young impressionists helped them on their path to success. paul durand-ruel, noted for obtaining 23 of manet’s works for 35,000 francs, exhibited numerous works throughout europe.
- Explains that the public had mixed feelings toward the impressionists. the salon des refusés attracted over 7,000 parisians.
- Explains that impressionism represented a drastic shift in the way the french viewed art and spread to other cultures. from america to england, many countries were discovering the impressionist style for the first time.
- Explains that the impressionist movement spawned the era of post-impressionism, in which well-known artists such as paul cézanne and vincent van gogh expanded upon the style of impressionism.
- Explains that the italian macchiaioli movement bore a striking resemblance to impressionism. artists employed macchie—quick, broad strokes—in their art. telemaco signorini used these styles to achieve remarkable effects.
- Explains that impressionism gave way to post-impressionism, which included artists like paul cézanne, vincent van gogh, and paul gauguin.
- Analyzes how the impressionists' exploration of new artistic styles opened the eyes of people worldwide to new possibilities of what art could be. they communicated emotion through their use of bright colors and broad brush strokes.
1166 wordsRead More - Overview Of The Art Deco Movementexplanatory essayIt was the Swing era of jazz music, big bands, and flappers, as well as the birth of the silent movie and silver screen charm where celebrities reveled in lavish indulgence. As a result of the considerable reforms in social, personal and economical matters of post World War 1, expensive, hand crafted and formal Art Nouveau lost its support and was replaced with a new design concept of mass produced modernism. The jumbled floral patterns, pastel colors and the overly decorative curls and designs of Art Nouveau were cleared down to angular geometric shapes, uncomplicated, vivid and striking colors, crisp shapes and stylish, elegant characteristics of the new style Art
In this essay, the author
- Describes how art deco evolved from nationalism, art nouveau, cubism, futurism, neo-classicism, and modernists. it flourished after world war 1 and became popular in america.
- Explains that art deco is an architecture of ornament, geometry, energy, retrospection, optimism, color, texture, light and at times even symbolism.
- Analyzes how the underground mafia ruled outside government restrictions during prohibition. art deco distanced itself from conventional approach to create a futuristic style.
- Describes how art deco evolved from nationalism, art nouveau, cubism, futurism, neo-classicism, and modernists. it flourished after world war 1 and became popular in america.
- Explains that art deco is an architecture of ornament, geometry, energy, retrospection, optimism, color, texture, light and at times even symbolism.
- Analyzes how the underground mafia ruled outside government restrictions during prohibition. art deco distanced itself from conventional approach to create a futuristic style.
- Explains that art deco was heavily influenced by mass travel and the ‘mysticism’ it represented. the fantasy of far off lands with exotic people, cultures and fashion became almost an obsession.
- Explains that european interest in eastern art was stimulated by trade in the 16th and 17th centuries. by the 19th century, many eastern forms of design and ornamental motifs made its way into the european decorative arts.
- Explains that the publishing of archeological finds fed the 19th-century obsession for the exotic. an example is an egyptian style, made popular by napoleon's campaign in egypt and then in november 1922 the discovery of king tutankhamen tomb by howard carter
- Explains that egyptian motifs and patterns, like scarabs, pylons, pyramids and the lotus flower, quickly became popular. geometric design linked with islamic decorative arts and architecture was a source of inspiration.
- Explains that japan and china were popular elements of north african architecture and materials inspired furniture in art deco. glamor and exoticism was expressed through traditional materials and techniques of east asian art.
- Explains that african textiles, shields and sculptures became part of the art deco repository.
- Explains that art deco drew on the mayans and aztecs to create new structural and ornamental forms. the exotic, once acquired by the west became a mass-produced commodity in itself.
- Explains that art deco was practical in execution. it could be decorated with motifs and embellished with appendages that made a conceptually rudimentary structure appear fashionable and up to date.
- Describes the art deco interiors of the international building, including mercury, the roman god of financial gain, commerce, luck, communication and travel.
- Explains that atlas is the titan god of endurance and astronomy, condemned to hold up the sky for eternity after defying the gods. folklore subject matter is prevalent in the artwork of rockefeller center.
- Explains that the chrysler building was financed by his own personal funds so that his children would retain ownership. the lighting fixtures are powerful and iconic, but the lobby lighting is pretty limited and dim.
- Explains that the chrysler building has the most elaborate lobby in new york. the mural is saturated with deco triangles, angles, curved lines and chrome detailing.
- Explains that the ecb is built from steel-reinforced concrete and clad in glossy turquoise terra cotta trimmed with deep blue and gold trim.
- Concludes that art deco was international and was influenced by the art of exotic faraway cultures. it was considered a style of refinement for the avant-garde upper classes.
1558 wordsRead More - Postmodern Art in Andy Warhol´s Silvier Liz as Cleopatraanalytical essayThe earliest forms of art had made it’s mark in history for being an influential and unique representation of various cultures and religions as well as playing a fundamental role in society. However, with the new era of postmodernism, art slowly deviated away from both the religious context it was originally created in, and apart from serving as a ritual function. Walter Benjamin, a German literary critic and philosopher during the 1900’s, strongly believed that the mass production of pieces has freed art from the boundaries of tradition, “For the first time in world history, mechanical reproduction emancipates the work of art from its parasitical dependance on ritual” (Benjamin 1992). This particular excerpt has a direct correlation with the work of Andy Warhol, specifically “Silver Liz as Cleopatra.” Andy Warhol’s rendition of Elizabeth Taylor are prime examples of the shift in art history that Benjamin refers to as the value of this particular piece is based upon its mass production, and appropriation of iconic images and people.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how art deviated from the religious context it was originally created in, and apart from serving as a ritual function, with the new era of postmodernism. benjamin strongly believed that mass production of pieces freed art from its parasitical dependance on ritual.
- Analyzes how warhol's "silver liz as cleopatra" portrays actress elizabeth taylor as the lead role of the highest grossing film of 1963.
- Analyzes how benjamin's disquisition foresees mechanical reproduction as the result of emancipating what art was originally intended for. mass production had a large and forever altering impact on the authentic nature of art.
- Analyzes how art deviated from the religious context it was originally created in, and apart from serving as a ritual function, with the new era of postmodernism. benjamin strongly believed that mass production of pieces freed art from its parasitical dependance on ritual.
- Analyzes how warhol's "silver liz as cleopatra" portrays actress elizabeth taylor as the lead role of the highest grossing film of 1963.
- Analyzes how benjamin's disquisition foresees mechanical reproduction as the result of emancipating what art was originally intended for. mass production had a large and forever altering impact on the authentic nature of art.
- Analyzes how benjamin predicts that mass production will destroy the scarcity of art, but this is not a negative outcome. warhol's work reveals the role of brand names in mass-production.
- Analyzes how pop art rivaled fine art conventions by integrating images in pieces that represented popular culture such as advertising, news, hollywood stars etc.
- Explains that mass production and pop art fall hand in hand. america's infatuation with labels was a relatively new trend in postmodern society. warhol’s “silver liz as cleopatra” impacted societal views on modern art in relation to value.
- Analyzes how andy warhol's fascination with elizabeth taylor in "silver liz as cleopatra" made her a permanent and important component of art history.
- Analyzes how andy warhol's "silver liz as cleopatra" is a fundamental example of merging fine and commercial art.
- Analyzes how benjamin's prediction of the metamorphosis from traditional art to mass production is rendered in warhol’s work.
- Analyzes how warhol's "silver liz as cleopatra" gives new meaning to art by exploiting a recognized figure of mass culture for the consumption of society.
1187 wordsRead More