Art Nouveau: The Magnolia Panel
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Art Nouveau: The Magnolia Panel
Step into the decorative world of Art Nouveau, the turn-of-the-century movement that transformed flowers, vines, insects, and other forms from nature into flowing works of art.
In this hands-on Art History: Hands On workshop, instructor Elizabeth Ragona will introduce you to the distinctive visual language of Art Nouveau and the artists and designers who helped define the movement. We’ll look at how Art Nouveau artists used sweeping curves, stylized botanical forms, decorative borders, pattern, and carefully integrated compositions to blur the boundaries between fine art and design.
Then we’ll put those ideas to work.
Using the magnolia as our subject, you’ll create your own decorative painted panel inspired by the graceful lines and organic forms of Art Nouveau. We’ll explore how to simplify natural forms, build a strong composition, develop a harmonious color palette, and use line and pattern to turn an ordinary flower into a decorative work of art.
The goal isn’t to reproduce a historic Art Nouveau design. Instead, you’ll learn to recognize the characteristics that make the style distinctive and use those ideas to create a piece that is uniquely your own.
Saturday, November 21 | 2:00–4:00 PM
$20 | All materials included
During the workshop, you’ll:
Discover the history and defining characteristics of Art Nouveau
Explore how artists transformed nature into decorative design
Learn to use flowing line, repetition, pattern, and stylization
Develop an Art Nouveau-inspired magnolia composition
Experiment with color to create a rich, unified design
Create a finished decorative panel to take home
No previous painting experience is required. All skill levels are welcome.
Alabama Art Academy at Alabama Art Supply
1006 23rd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
205-322-4741
AlabamaArt.com
Step into the decorative world of Art Nouveau, the turn-of-the-century movement that transformed flowers, vines, insects, and other forms from nature into flowing works of art.
In this hands-on Art History: Hands On workshop, instructor Elizabeth Ragona will introduce you to the distinctive visual language of Art Nouveau and the artists and designers who helped define the movement. We’ll look at how Art Nouveau artists used sweeping curves, stylized botanical forms, decorative borders, pattern, and carefully integrated compositions to blur the boundaries between fine art and design.
Then we’ll put those ideas to work.
Using the magnolia as our subject, you’ll create your own decorative painted panel inspired by the graceful lines and organic forms of Art Nouveau. We’ll explore how to simplify natural forms, build a strong composition, develop a harmonious color palette, and use line and pattern to turn an ordinary flower into a decorative work of art.
The goal isn’t to reproduce a historic Art Nouveau design. Instead, you’ll learn to recognize the characteristics that make the style distinctive and use those ideas to create a piece that is uniquely your own.
Saturday, November 21 | 2:00–4:00 PM
$20 | All materials included
During the workshop, you’ll:
Discover the history and defining characteristics of Art Nouveau
Explore how artists transformed nature into decorative design
Learn to use flowing line, repetition, pattern, and stylization
Develop an Art Nouveau-inspired magnolia composition
Experiment with color to create a rich, unified design
Create a finished decorative panel to take home
No previous painting experience is required. All skill levels are welcome.
Alabama Art Academy at Alabama Art Supply
1006 23rd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
205-322-4741
AlabamaArt.com
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