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The Victorian Era: Design, Art, Silver and Jewelry Part II

February 22, 2010 Victorian Period

The art forms of the Victorian designs were curvilinear and sweeping with the ornamentation being an essential part of the works. The Rococo S curves and the more stylized Neo-Classical forms were masterly complemented to create a distinct decorative design. The ornamental motifs were stylized in accordance with the traditional Gothic forms, but were still inspired by the natural world and its forms with the plants and flowers being primarily depicted. Colors and their role in the design became significant in Victorian art.

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Renaissance

August 7, 2009 Glossary

… the Renaissance was a cultural movement that began in Florence in the Late Middle Ages, eventually spreading throughout Europe.

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