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Art deco- Introduction through upper written categories.

These two above written categories, “Related articles” and “Renaissance” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Art deco is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Art deco renaissance movement.

You would know these things in this article:- Society of Decorative Artists (1901–1913), International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (1925) & Style of luxury and modernity.

There are other art movements such as “Baroque,” “Folk art,” and “Pointillism.”which are similar to some extent.

Some artists of Art deco come from other art styles such as Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, Louis Icart, Charles Catteau, and Ferdinand Preiss.

This art movement (Art deco) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “The Sleeper,” “Wide Brimmed Hat,” and “Nude with Calla Lilies.”

If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “Study for La Gloire de Bordeaux” comes at first place which is beautiful, “The Green Turban,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.

If you (As a/an Art deco student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Related articles (artistic approach)” and “Renaissance (Other aspects).”

These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Related articles”-A Category.

ART DECO was an art movement, and if you want to read about Art deco comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, Louis Icart, Charles Catteau, and Ferdinand Preiss.

But if you have less time, then you may select- Art deco Characteristic section.

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Art deco- 4 Frequently asked questions

  1. What is Art deco?

Art deco is an art movement, and Art deco artist tries to express artistic thought through Art deco paintings/artworks.

There are so many artists such as Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, and Louis Icart who defined this art style through their artworks such as “The Sleeper,” “Wide Brimmed Hat” and “Nude with Calla Lilies.”

Thus Art deco is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Baroque,” “Folk art,” “Pointillism” etc.

  1. Why is Art deco still popular today?

There are two things, the demand of Art deco paintings/artworks and fame of Art deco artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “The Sleeper,” “Wide Brimmed Hat” and “Study for La Gloire de Bordeaux.”

Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “The Sleeper,” “Study for La Gloire de Bordeaux,” “Nude with Calla Lilies.”

These Art deco paintings show the popularity of this art style. Tamara de Lempicka, Ferdinand Preiss, and Louis Icart are other factors of its popularity.

  1. What do you think about Art deco?

Art deco is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Art deco was the way of expression for “Ferdinand Preiss,” “Louis Icart” and “Tamara de Lempicka.”

In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Related articles” and “Renaissance.”

You would get the depth of this art style, through Art deco artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.

Artworks of Art deco artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Related articles) and visual expression (Renaissance).

  1. What are the features of Art deco?

This art style is trendy; Art deco emerged in 1920 as Art deco movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.

Some artists such as “Charles Catteau,” “Tamara de Lempicka” and “Ferdinand Preiss.”

Actually, if you want to know the features of Art deco movement, then you should read about “Tamara de Lempicka” and “Erté.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Related articles” and “Renaissance.”

These categories cover everything comprehensively.

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Art deco- Introduction of these artists.

1st TAMARA DE LEMPICKA– Tamara de Lempicka is the artist of Art deco art movement who played a vital role in the Art deco art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is 16 May 1898, and the place of birth is- Pob1.

This artist is known for/as Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris (Polish painter). Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Art deco artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris (Polish painter).

But still, it’s a beauty of this Art deco art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “Nude with Calla Lilies,” “Wide Brimmed Hat,” “The Sleeper,” “The Green Turban” and “Study for La Gloire de Bordeaux.”

Notable works:- Self-portrait, Tamara in a Green Bugatti (1929) & The Turkish Bath by Jean-Auguste- Dominique Ingres (1819).

Qualification:- Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris (Polish painter).

2nd ERTÉ– The date of birth of Erté is 23 November 1892, this artist was born during Art deco period when the Art deco art movement was on the peak wherein Erté had played a vital role in this art movement.

The date of birth of this artist is 23 NOVEMBER 1892, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Artworks in Victoria and Albert Museum (Russian-born French artist and designer).

Notable works:- Demoiselle à la balancelle & Erté cover for Harper’s Bazar February 1922.

Qualification:- Artworks in Victoria and Albert Museum (Russian-born French artist and designer).

3rd LOUIS ICART– This name also emerged during Art deco art movement. The artwork demand of Louis Icart is a little bit lesser than Tamara de Lempicka.

But the artworks of this artist (Louis Icart) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Artists Rights Society (French painter, engraver and illustrator).

Notable works:- The Attic Room,, 1946 & Le Poeme (The Poem), 1928.

Qualification:- Artists Rights Society (French painter, engraver and illustrator).

4th CHARLES CATTEAU– The artistic qualification of this artist is- Gold medal of the Exhibition of Decorative and Industrial Arts (French Art Déco industrial designer.).  Charles Catteau is the artist of Art deco art movement who also played a vital role in the Art deco art movement renaissance.

The date of birth of this artist is 26 January 1880, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as Gold medal of the Exhibition of Decorative and Industrial Arts (French Art Déco industrial designer.).

Notable works:- Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis & A stoneware vase with geometric blue, beige and light brown.

Qualification:- Gold medal of the Exhibition of Decorative and Industrial Arts (French Art Déco industrial designer.).

5th FERDINAND PREISS– The date of birth of this artist is February 13, 1882, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- He attended schools in Michelstadt (German sculptor). The artworks demand of Ferdinand Preiss is a little bit lesser than Tamara de Lempicka.

But then also, paintings of this Art deco artist remain in high demand.

Notable works:- Con Brio; Flame Leaper; Balancing; Queen Elizabeth.

Qualification:- He attended schools in Michelstadt (German sculptor).

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