Tag Archives: Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau – Set Design
Three Advanced Art students worked together to create a “set” or tableau with an Art Nouveau theme. Using a mannequin we had in the classroom, they developed clothing, props, and a backdrop similar in style to the work of Alphonse … Continue reading
Art Nouveau – “Etched” Vase Designs
We were able to obtain a partial roll of translucent light gray window film–the type that sign makers use to create “etched” or “frosted” designs on windows and doors. Students created a design, transferred it to the film, and then … Continue reading
Art Nouveau – Cut Paper Design
Students could choose to create a high contrast design by cutting and pasting paper. Amazingly, this student cut out her design in one piece!!
Art Nouveau – Typeface Designs
Students were challenged to create an original typeface design.
Art Nouveau – Ink Drawings
Students studied some of the work of artist Aubrey Beardsley–noting his use of shading techniques and his use of contrast–before exploring their own artistic possibilities in ink.
Art Nouveau – Student Choice Projects
Students were introduced to a variety of art and artwork of the period, and from there they decided on a project that was somehow influenced by the work they’d viewed and researched. In addition to the art production part of … Continue reading
Art Nouveau
Over the years when I used the Art Nouveau period as a unit of study, students were inspired to create original artwork based on their knowledge of–or reaction to–the prominent artists and artwork of this artistic era. At times I … Continue reading