ART NOUVEAU:

Art Nouveau was inspired by natural elements, structures,and curvy lines, for example

plants and flowy hair styles. When artists would use this style they were inspired by

“Mother Nature.” This style was most popular during 1890 through 1910. This posters

would promote 'Modernism' which was also known as the “Style of Youth.”

This style is illustrated with:

-Decorative backgrounds “Motifs”

-Graphic design

-Muted colors

-Curvy/Organic lines

-Contour Lines

Notable artists:

-Mucha

-Aubrey Beardsley

-Blaine Fontana

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ART DECO:

Art Deco is an influential visual arts design style that became popular after WorldWar1 in the 1930s and 1940s.

It consists of several styles that combines traditional “craft motifs” (decorative backgrounds) with machine-like images and shapes.

It expressed/showed the exploration of Architecture and Industry (where, when, why, and how people at this time experienced work/occupation.)

This style is illustrated with:

-BOLD colors

-Geometric shapes

-Architecture-Graphic Design

-Decorative backgrounds

Notable Artists:-Tamara de Lempicka-Wassily Kandinsky

-Ed Fella

ART DECO:

PROPAGANDA:Propaganda posters are meant to persuade (push) an idea to the public. This style of

posters elaborate on current events meanwhile taking a type of attitude on certain views. These posters usually have a Optimistic or Pessimistic viewpoint on topic

being discussed.

This style is illustrated with:

-Flat backgrounds

-Bold (heavy) text

-Centered composition

-Primary&Secondary colors

Notable Artist:

-J. Howard Miller

-Alfred Leete

-Sheppard Fairey (OBEY Giant)

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