Art Nouveau

 Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau started in 1890 and ended in the year 1910 

Art nouveau refers to new art during this period. Europe was experiencing peace and prosperity, and William Morris influenced this period. The academic model was rejected during this era, and nature was used instead. Most of the arts during that period focused on flowers, birds, vines, and insects.

Many of the artists of the time shared admiration for the Japanese arts, which were inspired by many artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, who painted the famous painting Starry Night. I like all of Van Gogh's paintings, but Starry Night is my favorite.


The Art Noveau movement started in Britain, and the name came from a shop in Paris called Art Noveau. 

The art of Noveau in Belgium.

There is a Belgian architect named Victor Horta who had a significant influence during this period with his work mainly revolving around using iron railings and hardware, and he introduced the curtain wall, a structure of metal and wall. Victor Horta also built the Horta house with an asymmetrical facade and a twisted iron balcony.


Horta House

modern Iron railings 


Hector Guidmard Side Chair


modern side chair



Hector Guimard side table


modern side table

One step further 

Aubrey Beardsley


Aubrey Beardsley, born in 1872 and died in 1898, was an illustrative artist who was a significant influence in the Noveau art movement and was influenced by Japanese artworks. While doing his work, they were mainly black and white. 



 

Comments

  1. Gina ChristopherFebruary 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM

    I thought you covered all the material well and your corresponding photos were great! Aubrey Beardsley was a great choice for your one step further section. Great blog!

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  2. Grace PekocFebruary 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM

    Irma, I loved your blog and thought you did a good job of providing the information in an interesting way! I liked the photos and One Step Further portion on Audrey Beardsley as well.

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  3. Cara VeenstraFebruary 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM

    Hi Irma! Great blog! I especially love the way you connected this movement to Van Gogh's Starry Night. I also love the image of the railing from the Horta House. Great job!

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  4. Ruth RamosFebruary 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM

    Hey Irma! I am so glad you included Starry Night, great choice I love it! I also enjoyed all the images you selected. Great job!

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  5. Professor VanderNoordaaFebruary 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM

    Irma,
    I appreciate your Blog post this week. I love how you mentioned the influence of Japanese design on the Art Nouveau design. Vincent Van Gogh was a great artist to feature. You contrast the AN interiors and furnishings with modern applications. All of your images are excellent. Featuring Aubrey Beardsley was an excellent choice. 50/50 points

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