Part
Three: The Art Movements
Unlike the Victorian and Edwardian periods, which were tied to specific historical figures, the Art Movements crossed political and social lines spanning roughly 100 years. While the decadence of the Victorian period signified wealth and stability; the elegance of the Edwardian - progress and mobility; the Art Movements offered a philosophy of beauty. Fashion and décor now move beyond function, social status, and craftsmanship and become open territory for designers who consider such things as form, color, texture, and design sense. The three most influential art movements are: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Arts and Crafts.
While
it’s difficult to pin-point the exact time each movement began,
below is a time table of each movements’ most influential time
periods:
Arts and Crafts (1890 - 1930) –
The arts and crafts
movement developed in England during the reign of Queen Victoria,
outlasted King Edward, and had international influence. It offered an
alternative to the lavish refine tastes of high society, and sought
to make architecture, furniture, and home décor more approachable
and down-to-earth by using natural materials (such as wood, clay, and
glass), earthy color (such as green, yellow, and brown), and natural
matte finishes. The items below, offered by the Vintage Vertigo
shops, show off some of these qualities beautifully.
Art Nouveau (1890 - 1910) –
While Arts and Crafts
designs were gaining popularity in England and America, French
Artists introduced a wave of “New Art” designs – known as “Art
Nouveau.” Drawing on romantic literature and French symbolism,
these artists combine romantic elegance with natural color, textures,
and themes. Characteristics of Art Nouveau pieces include slender
fluid lines, earthy colors, natural and mixed materials, and matte
finishes.
A beautiful example of Art Nouveau
beauty can be seen in this hand painted porcelainand bronze decanter offered
by HallderVintage
Art Deco hit the ‘New Art’ scene in 1925 at an
International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris and focused less
on romanticism and symbolism and more on pure ascetic design.
American culture took a liking to these new designs which seemed to
them to be “the future.” Art Deco is playful, energized period
recognized by bold geometric lines, contrasting colors, and tall
slender figures – including ladies in sporty short hair, deer,
peacocks
offered by FineRomance
No doubt, the art movements of England and France had a great impact on America’s emerging society. Their influence continues to inspire artists to seek new expressions in home décor, architecture, and fashion.
Part
Three of a Five Part series on Vintage Styles by Mary of FineRomance.
12 comments:
Such a wonderful blog!! The arts are such an important part of our history. Who wouldn't be proud to display each and every one of these fine pieces.
Beautiful~
Love this series! So informative! Thanks for including my arts and crafts pitcher!
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This is what vintagicity is all about. I love this share as i'll always be open to learning. Thanks a bunch Mary!
Great article! If I had to choose a fav it would be arts and crafts
Another fabulous article. Thanks, Mary!
This is my absolute favorite design period. Thanks for providing links to items that can help us capture the true craftsmanship of early 20th century artisans.
Thanks so much for sharing all this information, Mary, it's such a great series - always good to learn something new!!
So informative! Thanks.
Fabulous blog Mary, so many people don't understand the difference in periods of art. You have made this very easy and the choices of the items for example are wonderful. I love the *art deco* period...so much glamour with that era.
Wonderful information Mary! I'm learning so much reading all of your articles! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!!
Wonderful writing and great information, thank you!
Thank you, everyone. So glad that you are enjoying this series and find it helpful. I also love love love the arts period - my favorite by far. :)
This is amazing. Such great information and product.
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