The Bayeux Tapestry is a monumental medieval embroidery recounting the Norman Conquest through vivid stitched scenes, Latin inscriptions, symbolism, craftsmanship, and narrative design in wool.Read More →
The 1965 Guerlain advertisement for Chant d’Arômes and Habit Rouge emphasises luxury design, showcasing perfume bottles as decorative art while promoting Parisian elegance for both genders.Read More →
This exhibition showcases Paul Cézanne’s groundbreaking drawings, highlighting his experimental techniques, engagement with observers, and the transformative process behind his artistic practice throughout his career.Read More →
Art Deco jewellery transformed modern adornment through geometry, bold colour, platinum settings and cosmopolitan influences, creating some of the most distinctive designs of the 1920s and 1930s.Read More →
French furniture during the Machine Age balanced luxury craft, Art Deco glamour and modernist experiments in tubular steel, lacquer, chrome and exotic woods.Read More →
Nancy Art Nouveau glass transformed French decorative arts through Émile Gallé, Daum Frères, Jacques Gruber and the École de Nancy.Read More →
Primavera design studio in Paris, founded in 1913, significantly influenced the Art Deco movement by synthesising craftsmanship and modern aesthetic, making design accessible to all.Read More →
The following posts are a selection of French Designers that I have posted about over the last year. French design styles incorporate the new and the old. It is bold and sophisticated. It is attention to detail, whether a brooch, a clock, fabric, or glass. Read More →
Art Nouveau sculpture celebrated the female form, blending nature and mythology through fluid, intricate designs that embodied beauty, movement, symbolism, and innovative craftsmanship, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
The Impresa, a Renaissance symbol of personal identity, adorned art and objects, symbolizing virtues and individualism, leaving a rich legacy in decorative arts history.Read More →