Painting (271) : In the Conservatory
- James Tissot (French 1836-1902)
Other famous paintings from James Tissot (French 1836-1902):
Kntroduced the Munich public to the lively organic forms of art nouveau. Obrist’s designs, although based on natural forms, often evolved into mysterious shapes that suggest a fantasy world. The work of German architect August Endell shares this visionary quality. Endell sought to create intense, dynamic forms that would evoke a strong response in the viewer. His plaster relief sculpture for the exterior ole (floral style) or stile Liberty, after British art nouveau designer Arthur Lasenby Liberty; in Spain as modernisme; in Austria as Sezessionstil (secession style); and in Germany as Jugendstil (youth style). These diverse names reflect the widespread adoption of the movement, which had centers in major cities all over Europe—Paris and Nancy in France; Darmstad.
N Not only did this exhibit challenge the separation between fine and applied arts, but it also introduced the Munich public to the lively organic forms of art nouveau. Obrist’s designs, although based on natural forms, often evolved into mysterious shapes that suggest a fantasy world. The work es in a burst of intertwined tendrils as it connects with other structural elements. Similarly, French designer Hector Guimard designed entrances for the Metro stations in Paris (1898-1901) using simple metal and glass forms decorated with curvilinear wrought iron. These are especially memorable examples of art nouveau’s delightfully curving naturalistic forms. An int.
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