Monday, April 20, 2009

Historical and Artistic Styles

Surrealism 

Moschino captures a sense of surrealism in the spring 2008 RTW collection.  A sense of shock hits as we see the draped coat over a bathing suit like collared outfit.  The giant bows and bold shapes lead the audience to see the almost revolutionary style Moschino presents in this collection.

Romantacism

This is an art form that focus’ on expanding beyond the “norm”.  Romanticism seeks new and creative forms of thinking and being which at the same time connect us to nature.  Aesthetic pleasure is a main focal point of Romanticism and all of these elements can be seen in the creations of Givenchy in his spring 2006 RTW collection.

Renaissance

Renaissance art springs from the era of reform from tradition and a society that became more refined and aware of detail.  Art changed during the renaissance era as people became more educated and art itself became more structured. In this fall 2008 couture collection by Elie Saab we see the essence of this time. A time of sophistication, and linear beauty. 

Futurism

Futurism focus’ on the up and coming. A bigger, better, faster and stronger tomorrow.  This is exactly what Karl Lagerfeld captured in his spring 2009 RTW collection.  It is illustrated through the new shapes and materials used to create this collection.

Art Nouveau

In these photos from Anna Sui’s fall 2008 RTW collection the essence of Art Nouveau is captured.  These garments adorn the classic flowing lines, styling and floral motifs of Art Nouveau.

Abstract


Comme des Garçons spring 2007 RTW collection graced the runway with a touch of abstract art.  This is seen through the construction in his garments as pieces are broken up and meet at overlapping and varying points on the outfit.  A single outfit finds unity through the disconnected artwork of abstract by Garçons. 

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