ARTH 305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Aubrey Beardsley, The Yellow Book, Jane Avril
10 Dec 2018
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Joy and life of the studio workers. No defined explanation of the beginning, the length, and definition of art nouveau. Often associated with modernity and urbanization while art and craft relates more to the past. Reconciliation of local and international; new and old; industrialization and handicraft. Sinuously lines and geometric forms: nature, history, and symbolism. To provide a regular venue for artists gathering. Good friend of james whistler, and huge collector of japanese objects. Liberty. co a store for exotic items. At this point of time, shopping becomes increasingly more exciting and visual. (the raise of department store) before: market place smells and touches; now: Department store with huge window and display turning shopping space into an exhibition; a much more visual experience (modern shopping) Not only from france, but from everywhere across the world (british, german, Extremely interested in pre-raphaelite style, and james whistler. > leather press painting and very elaborated medieval ornament and design.
