“Erotic, Grotesque, Organic…”
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Below you will find one of my most favorite pieces of art entitled Zodiac, a print created by Alphonse Mucha. I even have a canvas hanging up in my apartment, nearly 6′ tall, startling everyone who enters. The colors, the perfect profile of a pale female, her ochre hair, the sensual curves, softened palette, the astrological elements.
Tritely put, the Art Nouveau movement is by far my favorite…and trust me, I’ve studied quite a few. No other movement before and after, possessed such eclectic, organic, sensual attempts at modernizing art and design. A subtle tinge of rebellion lies in its composition, which I absolutely adore.
I’ve included three of my favorite artists, whom I feel encompass Art Nouveau in its entirety and beauty.
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