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Who founded the Bauhaus?
Who founded the Bauhaus?
Walter Gropius
What was the Bauhaus known for?
What was the Bauhaus known for?
What is the artistic style known as that flourished internationally after WW1?
What is the artistic style known as that flourished internationally after WW1?
Art Deco
The School of Paris was characterized by political repression.
The School of Paris was characterized by political repression.
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Which artist is associated with the Orphism art movement?
Which artist is associated with the Orphism art movement?
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What was the significance of the Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny?
What was the significance of the Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny?
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The fashion in the 1930s evolved from the boyish look into the soft feminine _______.
The fashion in the 1930s evolved from the boyish look into the soft feminine _______.
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What beauty trend characterized women's makeup in the 1930s?
What beauty trend characterized women's makeup in the 1930s?
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The Great Depression led to a decrease in women's roles in the workforce.
The Great Depression led to a decrease in women's roles in the workforce.
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In what year did Alber Elbaz join Lanvin?
In what year did Alber Elbaz join Lanvin?
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Peter Copping was appointed as Lanvin's Artistic Director in September 2024.
Peter Copping was appointed as Lanvin's Artistic Director in September 2024.
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What is the primary focus of the Lanvin group?
What is the primary focus of the Lanvin group?
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What was Mae West known for?
What was Mae West known for?
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Study Notes
Bauhaus (1919-1933)
- Founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar
- Influential in modern design, architecture, and art/design/architectural education
- Profound foundation
Art Deco
- Visual arts design style
- First appeared in France just before WWI
- Flourished internationally
School of Paris
- Attracted foreign artists due to:
- Lack of political repression
- Relative economic stability
- Great masters of modern art (Picasso, Braque, Rouault, Matisse, Léger)
- Flourishing art galleries, critics, and collectors
- Exchange and confrontation of ideas
- Pluralism of styles
Man Ray (1890-1976)
- Rejected hierarchy between painting and photography
- Considered camera and brush equivalent to typewriter for writers
- Considered photography a form of photography
Mariano Fortuny (1889-1949)
- Born in Spain
- Mostly lived in Venice, Italy
- Painter, engraver, photographer
- Used textiles/clothing
Sonia Delaunay
- Russian-born French artist
- Spent most of her career in Paris
- Cofounded the Orphism art movement
- Known for strong colours and geometric shapes
- Worked with her husband, Robert Delaunay
Fashion in the 1930s
- Evolved from boyish look to soft feminine silhouette
- Fashionable silhouette was slender and elongated torso with widening shoulders and neat/short hair
- Bias cut
- Body-skimming silhouette
Other Topics (from subsequent pages)
- Makeup trends in the 1930s (striking eyes, thin eyebrows, pale eyeshadow, full lips)
- Societal changes in the 1930s (Great Depression, economic necessity, rise of mass media, totalitarianism, Spanish Civil War)
- Alber Elbaz at Lanvin (2001), Creative Renaissance, leadership, innovation, rejuvenated brand, modern fashion blend
- Critical acclaim for Lanvin under Elbaz's direction
- Consumer interest in Lanvin
- Lanvin's design philosophy
- Other artists (e.g., Ingrid Bergman, Rita Hayworth, Ginger Rogers, Lauren Bacall, Robert Piguet, Alix Gres) -Their background, notable styles, and influences -Design approaches and impact
- Madame Gres (Fashion designer): Established fashion house, used silk jersey fabric, known for pleating techniques.
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Explore the significant art movements and influential figures from 1919 to 1949, including Bauhaus, Art Deco, and the School of Paris. Discover the contributions of key artists like Man Ray, Mariano Fortuny, and Sonia Delaunay to modern design and art education. This quiz delves into the foundations of contemporary artistic expression.
