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Viewing Germany - Major Player in the Evolution of European ArtGermany - Major Player in the Evolution of European Art
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By Mark Saunders Germany is not known for its contributions to the world of arts and sciences, which could be attributed to its being the home of the Third Reich during World War II. Unbeknown to many, Germany has been a major player in the evolution of European art and the development of some practices that are commonplace in today's world of art. One of its most visible contributions is the way print ads have their titles created and the different styles of fonts that were heavily influenced by a movement in Germany that worshiped a form of art known as Jugendstil. Jugendstil was a style of art that became predominant in Germany in the late 19th Century. It exerted influence on styles in things like home decor, furnishings, architecture, and the design of common household utility items such as pitchers - and many more. The art form boasted clean, flowing lines that were heavily based on the female form. Classical art forms drew influences from the specific countries of origin, evolving into their own sub-groups of mainstream art forms. Jugendstil, Germany's own style, drew influences from Viking and Teutonic mythology, which in turn influenced ideas and forms from contemporary German opera and ancient text. Jugendstil's influence on modern print media is undeniable. Titles and objects are placed on a page or pages in such a way that makes them easy to read and pleasing to the eye - as well as striking - with the use of large bold-type fonts that grab the reader's attention. Most of the font types have been based on the Jugend style, with smooth lines and bold fonts that seem to stand out from the page - arousing curiosity in readers and admirers of the works of the era. In its most basic form, it began with the reproduction of print that used lithographical processing allowing only a single color. It evolved to four-color prints, developed by an Englishman, William Blake. His works as a romantic writer and artist were initially obscured by his printing, but have now resurfaced and are perceived to be heavily influenced by Jugendstil and other art nouveau that were predominant forms at the time. Georg Hirth founded a magazine named 'Jugend' in the late 19th Century. He exacted total control over its contents until his death in 1916. His magazine provided artists from all areas and disciplines a way to express and show their works. This encouraged recognition by the rest of Europe and eventually the world. Hirth was regarded one of the most prominent thinkers in Munich. He dedicated his home and magazine as the melting pot for all the philosophical and artistic thought of his time. Hirth was also by discipline a man of science, who developed ways of teaching students how to develop art appreciation. The influence of Jugend is not widely known to this day except to some select collectors. In motion picture films, Walt Disney movies like Fantasia and Snow White were influenced heavily by Heinrich Kelly's works, that made them not only motion pictures but moving works of art. The style has also influenced the influx of artistic vision into the creation of furniture and everyday utility items, making them functional and artistic at the same time. About the Author: Jugend Magazine is proudly presented to you by Mark Saunders. If you want to read more about the content of this magazine and Jugentstil, please go to www.jugendmagazine.net. Article Source: A Language Guide - http://www.a-language-guide.com |
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