Secession, Symbolism & Art Deco Artists Index

Secession, Symbolism & Art Deco Artists Index

Alphabetical Index of the Great Masters of the Secession, Symbolism & Art Deco

Symbolism is an artistic and literary movement that emerged in the late 19th century and lasted until the early 20th century. It emphasized the use of symbols to represent abstract ideas, emotions, or states of mind, rather than depicting realistic images. Symbolist artists sought to convey a sense of mystery, spirituality, and inner meaning in their works, often incorporating themes from mythology, dreams, and the occult.

The Vienna Secession was a movement of artists, designers, and architects that was founded in Vienna, Austria in 1897. It was a response to the conservatism of the established art institutions and sought to promote a new, modern style that incorporated elements of the Art Nouveau and Symbolist movements. The Vienna Secession was notable for its emphasis on the unity of art and design, as well as its rejection of traditional academicism and the influence of the historic styles of the past.

Art Deco is an artistic and design style that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, and reached its peak in the 1930s and 1940s. It was characterized by its sleek, geometric forms, bright colors, and use of new materials such as chrome, glass, and plastic. Art Deco was influenced by a range of styles, including Cubism, Futurism, and the decorative arts of the Ancient Egyptians and Native Americans. It was popularized by the International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, held in Paris in 1925, and became a major influence on design and architecture throughout the world.
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