3 posts tagged “art”
If you've never heard of Art Nouveau or Art Deco, it's really time you had. They are of the more modern art movements and like most modern-ish art tend toward defying any sort of definition. And I'm not really interested in supplying a definition because, in my experience, there is always something someone will call Nouveau or Deco which will contradict whatever I could come up with [for example, Gaudi's fascination with formless blobs]. Instead, I'll explain what it is that I'm referring to when I say Nouveau or Deco and why it is I love that.
The wonderful thing that I think best characterizes both Nouveau and Deco is that it is functional
art. They enliven menial everyday items with inspirational art, not by
pasting art on top of things, but by making the style an
integral/natural part of the structure of the things one creates.
Nouveau does it in a flowing, curvy, often described as "whiplash"
style (usually busy). Deco does it in a geometric, angular, bare-bones
sort of way. But the same glorious idea that I adore applies to both:
beauty and elegance are necessary in the structure of living, and not
to be added as an after-thought. Here are some cherished examples:
Update [6.14.2006]: Special hello to visitors from Rule of Reason!
This man has the most gorgeous hands. The obvious strength of his hand
holding the violin contrasts wonderfully with the delicate instrument
and his manicured appearance.
There's somewhat of a story behind my fascination with this particular violinist's hands, but it's not appropriate for polite company. ;-)
Comments Posted to Original Blog
- Amanda Carlson said...
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Thankee! ^_^
I love this post.
:)Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:55:00 PM