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Aseditors,wearethrilledtointroduceourtalentedwriters, Julia, Isabel, and Youngjin, who are all students at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). These writers will be delving into the captivating world of Art Nouveau, exploring its intricate designs, rich history, and influence onvariousartforms.

Fanzine magazines have long been a staple of underground and alternative culture, offering a platform for marginalized voices and artistic expression. One movement that has had a significant impact on fanzines is Art Nouveau, an influential art style that emerged in the late 19th century. Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of sinuous curves, intricate patterns, and organic forms, andhasinspiredmanyfanzineartiststoincorporatethese elements into their work. From hand-drawn illustrations to intricate collages, Art Nouveau has provided fanzine creators with a wealth of inspiration for their designs. This blending of Art Nouveau aesthetics with the DIY ethos of fanzines has resulted in a unique and compelling aestheticthatcontinuestoinspirecreatorstoday.

Interior Design 245 Project

ART NOUVEAU FANZINE

Youngjin Yi

A third-year student majoring in Interior Design at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Youngjin has a unique perspective on the world of design, with a strong vision for creating modern and future architecture while also valuing the importance of incorporating history into their work.

Isabel Kubick

A third-year majoring in Interior Design at Rochester Institute of Technology. She is passionate about historical art and architecture.

Julia Klok

A third-year attending Rochester Institute of Technology for her Interior Design Degree. She has a strong drive for the arts and enjoys researching different aspects of Art Nouveau and really digging deep to find the truth of the history and then embodying these principles into her own work and designs.

Examiningthedistinctivefeaturesofthedecorativestyle Alookatthemovement'sinfluenceondecorativearts andfashiondesign.

Theuniquecharacteristicsandlegacyoftheinfluential designstyle

HISTORY

A BFRIEF OVERLOOK AT ART NOUVEAU

Art Nouveau was a decorative and artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in Europe and the United States. The movement was characterized by its use of ornamental curves, flowing lines, and intricate patterns, and was heavily influenced by nature and organic forms. It was a response to the mass-produced, industrializedworldthatemergedduringtheIndustrialRevolutionandsoughttobringart backintoeverydaylife

EUGÉNE GAILLARD CHAIR BRONZE VASE

AN ISSUE OF LE JAPON ARTISTIQUE

The term "Art Nouveau" was derived from the Parisian art gallery, "La Maison de l'Art Nouveau," which was founded by the art dealer Siegfried Bing in 1895. The movement quickly spread throughout Europe and became known by various names, such as JugendstilinGermany,StileLibertyinItaly,and

ModernismeinSpain

One of the defining characteristics of Art Nouveauwasitsemphasisonthetotalworkof art,orGesamtkunstwerk,whichincorporateda variety of art forms, including architecture, furniture, decorative arts, and graphic design. Art Nouveau artists often collaborated with architects and craftsmen to create entire environments that were unified in style and design

SomeofthemostnotableArtNouveauartistsincludedtheBelgianarchitectanddesigner Victor Horta, the French glass artist Émile Gallé, and the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Their work reflected the movement's emphasis on organic forms and natural motifs, such as flowers, vines, and insects, as well as its use of new materialsandtechniques,suchasiron,glass,andmosaic.

Art Nouveau had a profound influence on the development of modern art and design, particularly in the fields of architecture, graphic design, and interior design Although the movementdeclinedinpopularityintheearly20thcentury,itsinfluencecanstillbeseenin theworkofcontemporaryartistsanddesigners

THE AUTRIQUE HOUSE

VICTOR HORTA

HORTA HOUSE: BED FRAME THE AUTRIQUE HOUSE

1893

The term "Art Nouveau" is first used to describe the new style at an exhibition in Belgium.

The Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society is founded in London, which promotes the Art Nouveau style in England.

1895

1900

Hector Guimard designs the entrances to several Paris Metro stations, which are now iconic examples of Art Nouveau architecture.

The Exposition Universelle, a world's fair held in Paris, brings the Art Nouveau style to a wider audience.

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The Stoclet Palace in Brussels, designed by Josef Hoffmann The building's interior and the buildings exterior feature intricate Art Nouveau decoration, and now it is recognized as a masterpiece of the style.

1902

1904

1907

The Art Nouveau style begins to decline in popularity as new movements, such as Art Deco and the Bauhaus, gain momentum.

1910

Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser found the Wiener Werkstätte, a workshop that produces high-quality Art Nouveau furniture, textiles, and other decorative arts.

The publication of "The Studio Yearbook of Decorative Art," which features articles on Art Nouveau design from around the world, helps to spread the movement's influence.

ARTWORK

GRAPHIC PRINTS IN ART NOUVEAU

Art Nouveau prints and artworks were part of a global movement of contemporary art that was popular from 1890 until World War One. It arose in response to 19thcenturyaestheticsinfluencedbyideologyinprincipleandneoclassicismspecifically, and it promoted the concept of visual art as a normal part of life Although Art Nouveauiscommonlyseenasatypeof“style”ratherthananideology,itwasvastly inspiredbyuniqueconceptsratherthanmerelyimaginativeaspirations

FrontcoverofWren’s CityChurchesby Mackmurdo, 1883

ThePeacockSkirt

illustrationbyAubrey Beardsley,1892

The decorative art of the turn of the last century was considered a movement of renewal, but at the same time, it relied on traditional craftsmanship instead of industrial mass production Today, it is interpreted in classic or innovative ways by designersfromallovertheworld.

TheMayQueen(1900)byMargaretMacDonald;MargaretMacDonald

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT : WILIAM MORRIS

WilliamMorriswasaBritishtextiledesigner, poet, artist, fantasy writer, architectural conservationist, printer, and translator. WilliamMorrismasteredeveryartandcraft to which he set his hand, reveling in designs, patterns, colors, and textures, and placing his stamp on sumptuous books, rugs, embroidery, wallpaper, stained glass, tapestries,curtains,andfurniture Hewasa socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement Renaissance man and was a revolutionary force in Victorian Britain. Pictured below is one of his most famous and popular prints, the StrawberryThief.

StrawberryThief,1883,WilliamMorris

GALLERY

OnefunfactaboutArtNouveauisthatthemovement'sinfluenceextendedbeyondart anddesignandevenintofashion.Women'sfashionduringtheArtNouveauperiodwas characterizedbyflowing,loose-fittinggarmentsthatreflectedthemovement'semphasis onnaturalformsandcurves.Thisstyle,knownasthe"S-bend"or"healthcorset" silhouette,wasachievedbywearingacorsetthatpushedthehipsbackandthechest forward,creatinganS-shapedcurveinthespine Thepopularityofthisstylewasduein parttotheinfluenceofArtNouveauartists whosoughttocreateaunifiedaestheticinall

FURNITURE

JacquesGruber DeskandChair WoodandOrmolu

Chair,ArthurHeygate Mackmurdo,1882

Mahogany&Leather

HectorGuimard.Side Table 1904–1907

"Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has eperienced"

Leo Tolstoy

ART NOUVEAU

HOW ART NOUVEAU IMPACTED FURNITURE

The20-yearperiodwhenArtNouveauwasatitspeakwaswellover100yearsagoandyet the design idea still has a strong influence on today’s markets and is very popular with today’sinteriordesigners.Alldifferenttypesoflightingappearedduringthismagicalperiod of design, Art Nouveau Table Lamps and Art Nouveau Desk Lamps are still very popular today and there are many modern representations of these in today’s market. There are alsomanymodernpiecesoflightingthatcarrytheechoesoftheArtNouveauera.

INSPIRED LAMPS

FASHION

HOW ART NOUVEAU IMPACTED FASHION

Often, in history books, women’s Art Nouveau fashions are relegated to just the so-called “artisticdress,”whichwascomprisedofcorset-lessgownsandteadresseslookingtoartist smocks and historical robe-like fashions. However, these dresses were not acceptable for the average woman, as they were too controversial. Instead, women who favored Art Nouveauoftenincorporateddistinctelementsofthestyleintotheirotherwisecontemporary popularfashions.

This can be seen above in the flower embroidery detail on a dinner dress from 1894 in the MarylandHistoricalSocietyFashionArchivescollection.Hairpiecessuchasthedragonflyone thatispicturedbelowwereoftenaddedtoaccenttheoutfit,andtheywouldusuallyconnect backtonatureandtheArtNouveaustyle.

Art Nouveau can be characterized by the use of natural forms, flowing and sinuous whiplash style lines, the use of symbolism and the female form, and a taste for the exotic in material, form, and techique

F A C T

Art Nouveau wallpaper is known for its intricate and organic designs, featuring natural motifs such as flowers,leaves,andvines

Art Nouveau wallpaper is a type of decorative wall coveringthatemergedinthelate19thcenturyaspartof thebroaderArtNouveaumovement.Itischaracterized byitsflowing,organicformsandstylizednaturalmotifs such as flowers, leaves, and vines. Art Nouveau wallpaper designs often feature soft pastel colors, metallicaccents,andintricatedetails,whichgivethema delicate and ornamental look. The movement was inspiredbyadesiretobreakfreefromtheconstraintsof traditional design and to create a new aesthetic that emphasizedindividualexpressionandcreativity.Today, ArtNouveauwallpaperremainspopularamongthose whoappreciatethebeautyandeleganceofthisunique style.

ARCHITECTURE

"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness"

Frank Gehry

TheGuarantyBuilding,locatedinBuffalo, New York, is a magnificent architectural masterpiece that exemplifies the Art Nouveau style. Designed by the renowned architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler in the late 19th century, theGuarantyBuildingisatruetestament totheera'sinnovationandcreativity.The building's unique design and intricate details have made it a landmark of Buffalo'sarchitecturalheritage,aswellas an important example of Art Nouveau architecture in the United States. In this essay, we will explore the Guaranty Building's history, design, and cultural significance in the context of Art Nouveauarchitecture.

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Guaranty Building Buffalo,

TheGuarantyBuildingisconsideredtobeoneofthe finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the UnitedStates.TheArtNouveaustyle,whichoriginated inEuropeinthelate19thcentury,wascharacterized by its use of organic shapes, curved lines, and decorative textures inspired by nature. In the Guaranty Building, Sullivan and Adler incorporated manyoftheseArtNouveauelementsintothedesign, includingintricatefloralandgeometricmotifsonthe exteriorandinteriorwalls.

The building's exterior is adorned with ornate terracotta detailing, including intricatepatternsofflowersandvinesthatwindtheirwayupthefaçade.The building'smoststrikingfeatureisitscurvedcornerentrance,whichisflanked by two bronze figures representing "Justice" and "Industry." The entrance leadstoastunningatrium,whichiscoveredindecorativeplasterworkand featuresanornatestaircasethatspiralsuptotheupperfloors.

The Guaranty Building's interior is equally impressive, with intricate Art Nouveau textures and details throughout. The walls are covered in decorative plasterwork, featuring intricate floral andgeometricpatternsthatcomplementthebuilding'sexterior.Thebuilding'soriginalelevator doors, which are made of bronze and feature intricate Art Nouveau designs, are still in place andfullyfunctional.

Despiteitsimpressivedesignandculturalsignificance,theGuarantyBuildingfellintodisrepair inthemid-20thcenturyandwasnearlydemolished.However,itwaseventuallyrestoredtoits former glory in the 1980s and now stands as a testament to the beauty and innovation of Art Nouveau architecture in America. Today, the Guaranty Building is a designated National HistoricLandmarkandapopulardestinationforarchitectureenthusiastsandtouristsalike.

"I appreciate the intricate and organic designs of the Art Nouveau movement, which celebrated nature and beauty in everyday life"

"I adore the effort of Art Nouveau to bring art back to architecture. It's focus on nature and craftsmanship bring character to the work in this movement."

"I believe that the Art Nouveau Movement was a very integral and key part of history, and it has influenced every aspect of art across the board. Without it, the world would have been a much blander place."

Isabel kubick

Youngjin Yi

Julia Klok

"Art enables us to impart our love to the world"