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20th-century Decorative Art
Under ‘20th-century Decorative Art’ we consider the different styles and art movements of the beginning of the previous century ranging from Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism and Futurism.
Particularly the art design movements Art Deco and Art Nouveau have a great following. Art Deco was a greatly admired international art design movement from 1925 up to the 1940s. The effects of the movement can be found back in architecture, interior design, and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts, and film. The basis of Art Deco is formed by mathematical geometric shapes and is influenced by so-called "primitive" arts of Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Aztec Mexico.
Like Art Deco, Art Nouveau had an international following and was particularly popular at the turn of the 20th century, between 1890 and 1905. The term Art Nouveau is French for ‘new art’ and is known in German as Jugenstil, translated ‘youth style’. The art movement is characterised by its organic nature with a heavy focus on floral and other types of plant inspired motifs.
Particularly the art design movements Art Deco and Art Nouveau have a great following. Art Deco was a greatly admired international art design movement from 1925 up to the 1940s. The effects of the movement can be found back in architecture, interior design, and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts, and film. The basis of Art Deco is formed by mathematical geometric shapes and is influenced by so-called "primitive" arts of Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Aztec Mexico.
Like Art Deco, Art Nouveau had an international following and was particularly popular at the turn of the 20th century, between 1890 and 1905. The term Art Nouveau is French for ‘new art’ and is known in German as Jugenstil, translated ‘youth style’. The art movement is characterised by its organic nature with a heavy focus on floral and other types of plant inspired motifs.
Art Nouveau tijdens de laatste tsaren
- By Hermitage Amsterdam
- Published 3 December 2008
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In Europa ontstond vanaf 1890 in de architectuur en toegepaste kunst
een nieuwe stijl, die in internationaal verband de Franse benaming art
nouveau kreeg. De stijl is ook bekend geworden onder de Duitse term
Jugendstil. In Oostenrijk spreekt men van Wiener Sezession
(‘afscheiding’), in Spanje van Modernismo, in Italië van Stile Liberty
en in Rusland van stil modern.
A practical guide to Galle furniture.
- By Esveld, Tiny
- Published 29 July 2008
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Emile Galle is known over de globe for his glass and to a lesser extent for his furniture. His scientific knowledge and the love for nature can be found back in
the pieces he made in wood and glass. His talent was recognised by his
father Charles Galle when he was appointed artistic director of the
firm in 1867. In the beginning, his first period, he was influenced by different
other styles. A mixture of styles : Renaissance, Louis xv, Rococo and
others, a historic mixture showing the first small signs with Art
Nouveau characteristics. 1885-1895
Right or Wrong - Lessons in Art Nouveau and Art Deco Glass
- By Esveld, Tiny
- Published 3 July 2008
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Once infected with the virus of collecting glass, your life is enriched with a fulfilling pastime. Weekend are dedicated to finding that one missing piece. On holidays potential sources are visited with the hope of encountering that one piece that is missing. Finding that rare piece is an ever lasting adrenalin kick one seldom forgets. A collection is never complete and is always subject to improvement. That is the trill of collecting. In your hunger for pieces that compliment your collection be aware off not purchasing pieces that are not worth the value of the raw material alone. In this article I have outlined some pitfalls for the novice collector that should be noted when buying art nouveau and art deco glassware.Rozenburg Plateel uit Haagse kringen
- By Gemeentemuseum Den Haag
- Published 13 June 2008
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De Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Rozenburg (1883-1917) vervaardigde aardewerk en porselein dat internationaal werd bewonderd. De gloriedagen van de Haagse fabriek zijn nauw verbonden met de namen van ontwerper Colenbrander en directeur Kok. A Short History of Twentieth Century Jewellery
- By Whitehouse, Richard
- Published 24 April 2008
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During the Twentieth Century, there has been a fundamental change in
attitude towards in terms both of its design and its function. This
century has become a period of revolution in jewellery design, and the
history of how jewellery has changed reflects much of the social
history of our times.
Indië door Nederlandse ogen
- By Didier, Michel
- Published 24 April 2008
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Nederland had zijn eigen Oriënt: vanaf 1900 duiken Indische motieven,
technieken en voorstellingen op in de Nederlandse kunst, bouwkunst en
vooral toegepaste kunst. Ietwat later begint de grote hausse in reizen
naar Indië, die vooral wordt aangejaagd door affiches met exotische
landschappen, gewassen en vrouwen. Tegenwoordig zijn affiches
verzamelobjecten. Frans Helling decoreert er zijn Indische restaurant
mee.
Naakt in bad: de Nieuwe Vrouw
- By Didier, Michel
- Published 24 April 2008
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De doorbraak van de moderne architectuur, in de vorm van de
art-décostijl, vindt op hetzelfde moment plaats als de emancipatie van
de vrouw in de jaren twintig. Beide kunnen op dezelfde weerstand
rekenen van een groot deel van het publiek, en beide raken in de loop
van de jaren dertig helemaal uit de gunst.
Cocktailjurk en Bubikopf
- By Didier, Michel
- Published 24 April 2008
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In geen andere periode in de geschiedenis is de band tussen
architectuur, beeldende kunst en het dagelijks leven zo sterk geweest
als tijdens de art déco. Mensen woonden in die stijl, omgaven zich
ermee en kleedden zich erin. De vrouw werd van een uitstalkast van de
rijkdom van haar echtgenoot tot een wandelend totaalkunstwerkje.
Het paviljoen van de vooruitgang
- By Didier, Michel
- Published 24 April 2008
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Zoals de art nouveau de uitdrukking is van het goede leven van de
Europese burgerij gedurende de belle époque, waar de eerste
wereldoorlog een hardhandig einde aan maakte, zo is de art déco de
perfecte spiegel van het stormachtige moderne leven van het interbellum.
Islamitische kloosters en Afrikaans cubisme - De art déco in België
- By Didier, Michel
- Published 24 April 2008
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Op de internationale tentoonstelling van Antwerpen in 1930 leek het
alsof België zich in korte tijd de elegante en verfijnde decoratie- en
ontwerpprincipes had eigen gemaakt waar de Franse ontwerpers de wereld
in 1925 mee verrasten. Belgische decoratieve schilders en beeldhouwers,
meubelmakers, ensembliers en vooral keramisten traden overtuigend naar
voren.
