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Art Nouveau....?

I can't seem to figure out what sets Art Nouveau style from other art styles. It looks like just a bit of everything and I cant find a link b/w everything. Anybody know?

Art nouveau was the main artistic style for Europe for about ten years...if it seems difficult to set it apart from other art to your eye it might be because so many of its elements are still used today.
It was a style that was used in paintings as well as architecture and fashion.
One of its main features was the use of wavy shaped depictions of things like shells, insects, feathers, plants etc. into elements of the design. This doesn't mean that all art using these elements are art nouveau or that all art nouveau used only these themes.
Many art nouveu artists painted women in (at the time) sexy or seductive poses. There is a sort of decadence to much art nouvea art.
You should really use some basic research skills and find a good book at the public library or Google Image and compare many examples of the time. Compare those to the art of the previous era the Victorian, and you will see similarities and differences which will help you understand it better. If not, maybe art isn't your forte.
Now: Stand back for all the WIKIPEDIA cut and pasters who will surely bury you in too much information
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2006-12-08 15:44:13 by lazydaisy | Posted in Other - Visual Arts

How to create the art nouveau look?

I want to re-vamp the bedroom and I was thinking of art nouveau look. How do I re-create the style that doesn't cost me an arm? Any ideas? I also welcome the idea of mixing art nouveau with contemporary styles. Thank you.

Try looking at websites with Rennie Mackintosh work on - his is my personal best for that period of decor.
These should start you off.

2008-01-03 05:24:37 by Luvfactory | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

A tattoo inspired by an art nouveau design?

I really want a tattoo on either my upper back close to my neck or my lower back. I'd like something flowery, inspired by art nouveau that's small to medium sized. If you can, please leave links to some designs. I'd really appreciate it!

http://sewnouveau.hypermart.net/designs.html
http://www.artontiles.com/catalog.html
http://www.dementstudios.com/ArtNouveau.html
http://www.artontiles.com/art-nouveau-designs2.html

2008-06-15 16:55:58 by I Like Animals | Posted in Tattoos

were silverplate art nouveau repoussé jewelry pieces ever made?

i'm considering the purchase of an art nouveau jewelry item. both the chain & repoussé pendant are unmarked but are said to "test positive for sterling". three questions:
• does silverplate test positive for sterling?
• was silverplating being done during the art nouveau era?
• it is possible for a item from the art nouveau period to be not marked silver even though it truly is?

thanks for any informed answers!

Hi! If it's art nouveau,,, where is it from? The French have been marking silver since 1798. They can be very clever about secreting the marks but the marks must be there as well silverplate marks which are in a rectangle as opposed to the diamond shape. Numeral indicates silverplate thickness. The British, German and American are also stringent with their markings and most certainly by the time art nouveau took hold. And yes, the piece can be silverplate. Also, if something is plated heavily enough it may test as silver but there are tests to verify the difference. And yes, anything is possible. If the clasp was the only part marked and the clasp was replaced.. so goes the evidence. Silver is silver.. all through and through. If they don't wish to apply chemicals to test it, let them do a scratch test in an inconspicuous place to determine how dense the plating is... or isn't. If they are selling it, the onus is on them to be reliable and provide you with proof. The words silver or sterling silver describe an American product that contains 92.5% silver. Silver products sometimes may be marked 925 which means that 925 parts per thousand are pure silver. Some jewelry may be described as silverplate: a layer of silver is bonded to a base metal. The mark coin silver is used for compounds that contain 90% silver. According to the law, quality-marked silver also must bear the name or a U.S. registered trademark of the company or person that will stand behind the mark. I would ask them for some means of proof (and put it in writing) or ask if you may take it somewhere independently for verification, I don't know how much they are asking for the necklace or if you want to go that route but it would offer you piece of mind.
http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_marks.html
http://www.925-1000.com/foreign_marks.html
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/products/jewelry.shtm
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/rubylane-sold/item/166833x20082706-2
http://cgi.ebay.com/SWEET-ROMANCE-Jeweled-Silverplate-Art-Nouveau-Necklace_W0QQitemZ330016331940QQihZ014QQcategoryZ92841QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

2007-10-06 14:17:24 by seekingrowz | Posted in Sculpture

Can you tell me the name or artist of this Art Nouveau style painting?

It depicts a girl in Art Nouveau style costume holding up a tiny man and pulling a string that's coming out of his back.

The words on it read "DIORAMA ANIMADO"

She looks like she might be in a theatre or something, because you can see lots of people sitting in the background, although they have their backs to her.
(oh and no, I don't have a picture of it, I'm trying to find a picture of it, but I have seen it before)

is there a link to the picture or can you send one?

2006-08-05 20:23:40 by dellamorte | Posted in Painting

Which metro stations in Paris have the old-fashioned art nouveau signs?

I need to take a photo of a specific art nouveau metro sign in Paris, but not every station has them.

The sign has to look like this: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Paris_Metro_Sign.jpg

I can't use this same image because I need to take the picture from another angle.

Can anyone tell me the names of any stations in Paris where they have seen a sign like this?

Thanks!

Hector Guimard was the architect who designed the Art Nouveau stations. Here is the list: http://lartnouveau.com/artistes/guimard.htm

EDIT: I just clicked on your link and realized the sign in your picture shows a later style (1908-1920). It shows a Val d'Osne lamp post (designed by Dervaux). This particular post and lettering style can be found at the following métro stations:
St-Michel
St-Placide
St-Paul
Here are pictures here :
http://lartnouveau.com/artistes/guimard/documents/candelabres/1vo.htm
http://www.symbioz.net/index.php?id=15 (scroll down)

In 1922, the Art Deco Dervaux Lamp post style replaced the Val d'Osne style. The Dervaux posts can be found at the following stations: Belleville, Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau and Porte Dauphine.
But those last two styles are not Art Nouveau.

2008-12-05 10:47:46 by Elisabetta | Posted in Paris

Where can I find unique feminnine art nouveau jewlry?

I really like the look of art nouveau moevemnt-the organic curvy lines, the floral aspect, the color, etc, the use of females asa a symbol.... So where can I find this type of jewlry online available from 0 to $300.

http://www.senses-artnouveau.com/art-nouveau-jewelry.php

thgsi has some cute stuff. that's really different.

i hope you like it.

-good luck-

(:

2008-08-31 11:56:21 by likablethang | Posted in Fashion & Accessories