Beardsley was a graphic artist, who developed
the Art Nouveau movement. He used to combine large areas of flat colour with
fine line drawings or monotone (black & white) which looks like there Japanese
woodblock prints. The drawings subjects were rather similar to French Symbolism
ones due to the mythical and historical influences, but in a more grotesque manner.
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| The Peacock Skirt - Aubrey Beardsley, 1894 |
A well balanced black and white lithograph, creating negative and positive
space. Beardsley used thin oblique lines that create a certain movement.
Natural motifs are also used as a backdrop, as a headpiece and in the dress
making it look elaborate.
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| Poetry - Alphonse Mucha, 1898 ISOLDE - Aubrey Beardsley, 1895 |
One could definitely see a resemblance in these above artworks;
the drapery, hair ornaments, use of fine lines and more. The difference is that
Mucha’s artworks are
quite painterly and robust while Beardsley’s are flat and simple.
Beardsley started evolving the Art Nouveau characteristics
and making it look like a more graphical one.
References:
- David Britt, 2010. Modern Art: Impressionism to Post-Modernism. London. Thames & Hudson.
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