[ebooks] Pierre-Paul Prud'hon: 100 Master's Drawings by Blagoy Kiroff at Arts-Photography

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A revolutionary reaction to the eclectic historical styles of nineteenth-century art; the turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau movement drew much of its inspiration from nature. Applying its sinuous; curvilinear motifs to the decorative arts; graphics; architecture; sculpture; and painting; artists and crafters attempted to create a style suitable for a "modern" age. This treasury of rare Art Nouveau decorative ornaments offers an unusual selection of the genres most strikingly imaginative graphics. Originally published in Paris in 1899 and sold by subscription; the collection features fifty full-page plates depicting a rich profusion of everyday items rendered in the distinctive Art Nouveau style. Intricate patterns of flowers; vines; faces; and other designs decorate scores of objects made of metal; ceramic; and glass: pitchers and vases; cutlery; walking sticks; jewelry; and other objects and artifacts. A source of authentic Art Nouveau graphics; this compilation will serve as an inspiration for artists; illustrators; and designers.