Lets start out with the definition of this term, Art nouveau
Is the French term for ‘new art’. It was popular between 1890 and 1905. It was
predominantly a fine art movement but it clearly influenced graphic design in
too many ways not to consider it as one of the greatest inspirations. For
example art nouveau went on to influence the psychedelic 60s.
When one looks at the characteristics one will notice that
these characteristics are still constantly being used. In today’s modern day
and age art movements still exist (graffiti art movement is just one example)
but the art world is now run more by individuals, each individual drawing
inspirations form different sources.
Art nouveau is a very stylized form of art and it in a way
shows the raw beauty of detailed art, art for arts sake (opposite of the
constructivist movement). It also has a graphicalised feel to it. It is
animated with innovative lettering (combining type and image is a main
graphical element). The works also tend to be colourful yet not showing much
depth, having very bold outlines (which is a characteristic of modern day
cartoons). Here I have placed two images of art nouveau, one from the actuall
period and one is a modern work inspired highly by the period, adapting the
subject matter to modern times.
Design is histry [2009] art nouveau (online) http://www.designishistory.com/1850/art-nouveau/
accessed 23 december 2013
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