Compose two styles
Rather than blending two styles into a middle, this assigns them roles: one carries the structure, the other appears as an accent. Where the two fight, it says so before you start.
How to divide the work
- Composition
- Follow Art Deco: Centered, symmetrical composition
- Type
- Set in Art Deco's manner (Tall, narrow geometric display type), and let Art Nouveau's lettering (Curvilinear serifs or hand lettering) appear only where you want the eye to catch.
- Material
- Ground in Art Deco's material (Black, gold, ivory; repeated hairlines); bring in exactly one thing from Art Nouveau (Dusty greens and gold, line work, paper texture).
- Colour
- Build on #17140f, #c8a65b, #f0e6cf and admit one accent from #e9ddbe, #829270, #6f3f35.
Where they fight
- Both belong to Historical Styles, so the difference is small. Push the roles further apart than feels comfortable.
Caution
- Art Deco Too much ornament turns theme-park. Let white space carry the dignity.
- Art Nouveau Stock vine ornaments stay superficial. Carry the line through the whole composition.
Image prompt
An original image that takes its structure from Art Deco (Style, 1920s–1930s) and its accent from Art Nouveau (Style, 1890s–1910s). Structural cues: Symmetry; Radiating lines; Stepped motifs; Gold and black. Accent cues, used sparingly: Botanical curves; Ornamental frames; Female figures; Muted natural colors. Composition: Centered, symmetrical composition. Type and lettering: Tall, narrow geometric display type. Let one material quality come from the second style: Dusty greens and gold, line work, paper texture. Mood: Luxury, Exhilaration, Intimacy. Color: build on #17140f, #c8a65b, #f0e6cf with a single accent drawn from #e9ddbe, #829270, #6f3f35. Constraints: do not imitate, reference or name any specific artist, studio, brand, character or copyrighted work. Produce an original composition in the general period languages described above.
Related entries
- Art Deco 1920s–1930s / Style / Historical Styles
Stages urban luxury with repeating geometry and a metallic sheen.
- Art Nouveau 1890s–1910s / Style / Historical Styles
Joins letters, figures and ornament into one flowing, plant-like line.
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