1.30.2009

Art Nouveau: French/Belgian

notable artists.

Hector Guimard. commissioned to create/design Paris' new subway system
-incorporated organic and tense linear style and use of cast iron for both structural and decorative purposes

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. graphic art emphasis
-influence from Japanese art in strong outlines and bold, flat patterns
links to photos:
file:///Volumes/KINGSTON/French:Belgian%20Toulouse-Lautrec%20Moulin%20Rouge.jpg
file:///Volumes/KINGSTON/French:Belgian%20toulouse-Lautrec%20womens%20dress%20hats.jpg
file:///Volumes/KINGSTON/french:belgian%20Toulouse-Lautrec%20dance.jpg

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