Transcript ART NOUVEAU: Art Nouveau was inspired by natural elements

ART NOUVEAU:
Art Nouveau was inspired by natural elements, structures,and curvy lines, for example plants and flowy
hair styles. When artists would use this style they were inspired by “Mother Nature.” This style was
most popular during 1890 through 1910. This posters would promote 'Modernism' which was also
known as the “Style of Youth.”
This style is illustrated with:
-Decorative backgrounds “Motifs”
-Graphic design
-Muted colors
-Curvy/Organic lines
-Contour Lines
Notable artists:
-Mucha
-Aubrey Beardsley
-Blaine Fontana
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ART DECO:
Art Deco is an influential visual arts design style that became popular after WorldWar1 in the 1930s and
1940s.
It consists of several styles that combines traditional “craft motifs” (decorative backgrounds) with
machine-like images and shapes.
It expressed/showed the exploration of Architecture and Industry (where, when, why, and how people at
this time experienced work/occupation.)
This style is illustrated with:
-BOLD colors
-Geometric shapes
-Architecture
-Graphic Design
-Decorative backgrounds
Notable Artists:
-Tamara de Lempicka
-Wassily Kandinsky
-Ed Fella
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PROPAGANDA:
Propaganda posters are meant to persuade (push) an idea to the public. This style of posters elaborate on
current events meanwhile taking a type of attitude on certain views. These posters usually have a
Optimistic or Pessimistic viewpoint on topic being discussed.
This style is illustrated with:
-Flat backgrounds
-Bold (heavy) text
-Centered composition
-Primary&Secondary colors
Notable Artist:
-J. Howard Miller
-Alfred Leete
-Sheppard Fairey (OBEY Giant)
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