Art Nouveau, just as an added note,
developed around the 1890s and into the beginning of the 20th
century as more than just an art style; it was kind of more like a way of
living. The movement was really more
akin to overall fashion, and the ideological implications of its development go
far beyond what studies of paintings can describe. Inspired by the comprehensive look and feel
and lifestyle-to-art approach of Japonism and Bohemianism (gypsy-like culture),
Art Nouveau may have found its roots in art theory, but it quickly extended to
much broader genres and mediums within everyday life, including: sculpture,
architecture, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, clothing, and on and
on. A person's entire life, from the
interior design of his house to the fashion of his clothes, could operate
within this broad and eclectic style of…art/fashion/culture—it's difficult to
label. It grew to becoming an
international phenomenon, and in my opinion the feel of Art Nouveau continues
on to this day. We can discuss its
impact in contemporary culture as we move along, but right now I won't delve
too much into it because we need to remain focused on Impressionism and where
it will lead us in the history of Western art.
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