Aubrey Beardsley

"The Dancer's Reward" (1893)

This piece is simplistic yet detailed at the same time. A lot of the detail can be seen in the rendering of the dress and hair and well as the head on the table. It is simplistic because there isn't a lot going on in the piece and there is minimal color.


"John and Salome" (1984)
I really like how Aubrey Beardsley has composed this piece. There is great detail in the figures especially the figure to the right with the clothing. Again like the first piece it is simplistic in composition and in color.

"The Peacock Skirt" (1894)
I really like how detailed this piece is thats why I chose this piece. The composition is very nice and it is amazing how Aubrey Beardsley was able to compose such a detailed piece just by using print making techniques.

From looking at these three works, I can summerize that Aubrey Beardsley was a lithography artist. His art is very detailed yet simplistic in composition. His use of hardly any color also makes his work stand out and it makes the details in the pieces pop out more because there is no color. I think thats why I like it because I like more simplistic type art.

William Bradley-Art Nouveau Artist

1) Thanksgiving No. from The Chap-Book (1895)

I really like the use of minimal color in this piece. The piece is mainly red but it makes the poster stand out. I also like how William Bradley rendered the womans dress. The only thing I don't like is that you really can't see the title of the magazine

2) Victor Bicycles (No Date)

I really like this piece of work. I like how the colors come together because it really makes the piece pop. The compostion is also really nice.

3)The Modern Poster (No Date)

I like the way William Bradley has rendered the peacock feathers. Even though there isn't a lot of color, it is still very bold and it is a great piece.