Art Nouveau
I just bought this book on Art Nouveau. This turn-of-the-century style is marked by its bold, organic, flowing lines and intricate ornamentation, and has had a strong influence on modern graphic design. The stems of flowers and vines are prominent - in fact, Art Nouveau has even been called “stem style.” The work of Alfons Mucha, with its radiant, neoclassical women with flowing robes and hair that almost resembles celtic knotwork, is quintessential Art Nouveau.
December 27th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Alphonse was the godfather for sure. The style also lent well to, and derived from, stained glass work. Muchas was certainly the poster boy, and guys like Klimt also fit into the category, with his bold shapes, and lost and found techniques.
December 28th, 2007 at 7:33 am
oh i love Mucha and that style - i’m going to have to take a gander at this book, if i may :)