art nouveau movement (1880 - 1910)
Historical background
movement in reaction to structured, historical Revivalism, named after la Maison de l’Art Nouveau, 22, rue de Provence, Paris
Materials & techniques
yellow gold, painterly enamel (especially ethereal plique à jour), colorful semi-precious gems esp magical ones (opal, moonstone, pearl)
Themes & motifs
highly stylized FANTASY and nature, organic curves, undulating movement, artistry & craftsmanship > bling, aesthetics > intrinsic value
Famous Makers
René Lalique, Georges Fouquet, Henri Vever, Louise Comfort Tiffany, Paulding Farnham, Marcus & Co.
Must haves
pendant, necklace/neckplate, fantasy parure, hair accessories. head ornament
Ada Rehan's Marcus & Co, c. 1900
Poster of Ada Rehan, c. 1898
René Lalique, c. 1899
Georges Fouquet boutique by Alphonse Mucha
Art Nouveau earrings (sold archive @simonteaklejewelry & Art Nouveau style of Perrier-Jouet
ART NOUVEAU MOVEMENT
Art Nouveau jewelry, circa 1880-1910, is…pure FANTASY, with organic curves and undulating movement, incorporating painterly enamel techniques (especially ethereal plique-à-jour), and using colorful, mostly semi precious, gems and materials chosen more for aesthetics than value to celebrate nature’s beauty in flora, fauna, and the FEMININE DIVINE
Jewelers to know: René Lalique, Georges Fouquet (in collaboration w Alphonse Mucha), Henri Vever, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Paulding Farnham, Lucien Falize