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 In this weeks lesson, we continued talking about the Art Nouveau period. Instead of talking about the Art Nouveau period on where it started and when it started, we talked about the Art Nouveau in the United States. The two main designers that moved the Art Nouveau style to the U.S. were Louis Comfort Tiffany and Louis H Sullivan. Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) was an American artist and designer best known for his stained glass creations. He studied at the National Academy of Design in New York City. He was a significant participant in the Art Nouveau style and established Tiffany Studios, which created decorative arts such as lamps, windows, and glass tiles. His glassmaking innovations, such as "Favrile" glass, an iridescent glass, established new artistic standards. Tiffany's work included jewelry, pottery, and interior design, most famously for the White House during President Chester A. Arthur's presidency. His artistic talents and the lasting popularity of T...

 In week three, we discussed the Art Nouveau period. The Art Nouveau period lasted from 1890 up until 1910. Art Nouveau, or "New Art," arose during a period of European peace and prosperity, supporting creative design. It was influenced by William Morris and emphasized artistic unity while disregarding academic traditions. Instead, nature inspired the designs, which included flowers, birds, vines, and insects. Art Nouveau began in Britain, with Belgium and France leading the way. The European architects engaged were also skilled furniture designers. The term "Art Nouveau" originated in a Paris shop. The movement impacted Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia, while a similar Vienna Secession in Austria raised awareness in Western countries. Art Nouveau rejected Victorian and historical styles in favor of decorative ornamentation inspired by nature. It welcomed modern materials like iron and glass, as well as industrial production and electricity. The trend was heavily inf...

 In week two of class, we talked about Japan and Japanisme from chapter 18. The Japanese design was strongly affected by China, but distinct in nature. Here of some differences between Japanese and Chinese designs. The Japanese valued impromptu and off-center rather than Chinese formality and axiality. The Japanese loved chance and change, while the Chinese were highly committed to age, lineage, and permanency. The Japanese also valued diversity and even imperfection, but the Chinese valued perfection. Factors that influenced Japanese design The Japanese design emphasizes simplicity, naturalness, and attention to detail. This details can be observed in other elements of Japanese living, such as tea preparation, flower or stone arranging in a garden, and character writing. The religion also played a factor in the Japanese thought and design. There were three main religions that the Japanese design had referred to, which were Buddhism, Confucianism and Shintoism. The Japanese geograp...