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Historical and Cultural Context
Drawing Prompt
Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898)  b. England


Beardsley-BlackDominoe


“All humanity inspires me. Every passer-by is my unconscious sitter; and as strange as it may seem, I really draw folk as I see them. Surely it is not my fault that they fall into certain lines and angles.” - http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Aubrey_Beardsley


Media emphasis: illustrator

Art movement(s): Art Nouveau

Principles and elements of design: balance, contrast, line, movement, rhythm, shape, space

Helpful links: http://beardsley.artpassions.net/
http://www.wormfood.com/savoy/


Beardsley-BlackCape


Beadsley-FlowingDancer


Beardsley -Waiters
Beardsley - Black Cat
Beardsley - Incipit Vita Nova
Beardsley - Lady Combing Hair
Beardsley - Remorse
Beardsley - Self Portrait
Beardsley - Twins

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