Unit 3

Hokusai

renowned Japanese ukiyo-e painter and printmaker, known for his iconic woodblock prints, including "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" and his influence on Western art.

Alphonse Mucha

Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist, celebrated for his distinctive style featuring beautiful women and ornate designs. Noted for his use of “spaghetti hair”

Rococo

an artistic movement and style that originated in France in the early 18th century, characterized by elaborate ornamentation, playful themes, and a focus on decorative arts.

Art Nouveau

an artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century, known for its organic forms, flowing lines, and use of the female figure.

Jules Cheret

French painter and lithographer, known as the father of the modern poster. He promoted chromolithography and women’s liberation.

Henri Toulous-Lautrec

French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife and cabaret scenes. Inspired by Ukiyo-e, was camiliar with the cabaret members.

The Beggarstaffs

A short-lived partnership between British artists James Pryde and William Nicholson, known for use of cut paper collages. Transformed poster art.

Eugene Grasset

French designer and rival of Cheret. Inspired by Medieval and Ukiyo-e art. Pioneer of Art Nouveau design, known for his decorative illustrations and work in Harper’s Magazine.

Ethel Reed

FIrst prominent female designer/ illustrator, Making a name for herself by 18, disappearing at 22. Known for her romance novel illustrations.

Hector Guimard

French architecht and designer, best known for Art Nouveau Style, and specifically in the Paris Metro

Peter Behrens

German architect and designer, influential in modern design. Designed the AEG logo, one of the first corporate trademarks. Pioneered integration of art, architecture, and industrial design.

Herman Obrist (H.O.)

Artist?

Theophile Steinlen (Le Chat Noir Cabaret)

Artist?

Gustav Klimt

Led the Vienna Secession starting in 1897. Known for his distinctive style blending French Symbolism with ornate, decorative elements.

Vienna Secession

Founded on April 3, 1897, when younger members of the Künstlerhaus left in protest. They sought to break away from traditional art forms and promote new ideas. Published Ver Sacrum (Sacred Spring) to showcase innovative art and design.

Victor Moscoso

One of the "Big 5" psychedelic artists, known for his vibrant posters and Neon Rose Series. Unique for being one of the only psychedelic artists with formal training. His work combines bold color contrasts, optical illusions, and surreal imagery, influencing the 1960s psychedelic scene.

Psychedelia

A cultural movement and artistic style influenced by psychedelic experiences, often associated with the 1960s. Characterized by vibrant colors, surreal imagery, and mind-bending patterns. Tied to the counterculture, music, and drug usage.

Kolomon Moser

Artist?

Berkely-Bonaparte

An agency formed by the Big 5 of Psychedelia to market poster art

Bonnie MacLean

A major force in establishing the visual language of Psychedelia. Known for her iconic concert posters, especially for the Fillmore in San Francisco. Her work featured bold, intricate designs and vibrant colors that became synonymous with the 1960s psychedelic aesthetic.

Jules Charet

Artist?

Louise Weber

“La Goulue” or The Glutton. famous French can-can dancer. She became an iconic figure in immortalized in posters by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Her energetic performances at the Moulin Rouge made her a symbol of the Belle Époque era.

Belle Époque

A period in history from the late 19th century until the outbreak of WWI. Characterized by optimism, peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing, particularly in the arts and entertainment. Marked by a growing middle class, more leisure time, and innovations like the automobile, telephone, and electric lighting. Known for its elegance and sophistication.