Today, we are going to delve into the enchanting world of René Lalique style.
René Lalique, a prominent French artist and master glassmaker, revolutionized the decorative arts during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. His breathtaking creations continue to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide.
Lalique's style is characterized by its extraordinary elegance, meticulous craftsmanship, and innovative use of materials. Inspired by nature, Lalique sought to capture its essence in his art. His designs boast intricate floral motifs, graceful birds, and mesmerizing mythical creatures.
One of Lalique's signature techniques is glass molding.
By combining glass with other materials like bronze, ivory, and enamel, he created stunning contrasts and brought his ethereal pieces to life. Lalique's craftsmanship is unparalleled, evident in every delicate detail of his creations.
Lalique's artistry extended beyond glassware. He crafted magnificent jewelry, luxurious perfume bottles, and even lighting fixtures. Each piece reflects Lalique's distinctive style, making them true masterpieces and highly collectible.
René Lalique's contributions to the decorative arts have left an indelible mark on history. His designs continue to influence artists and designers to this day. Whether it's the intricate textures, the captivating forms, or the sheer beauty of his creations, the allure of Lalique style is timeless.
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"René Lalique was one of the great design geniuses of the 20th century - a master artist, designer, jeweler, innovator, and glass maker.
Born on April 6, 1860 in rural Ay, France, René spent most of his childhood in Paris, but often retreated to the country to gain inspiration. Throughout his adolescence, Lalique was fascinated by nature, and studied flowers, plants, insects and other natural forms, and was a talented artist - he had even begun to sell paintings of flowers and insects when he was quite young. At the age of sixteen, he started an apprenticeship with the Paris jeweler Louis Aucoc.
Lalique studied at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs while completing his apprenticeship, and then went on to study draughtsmanship at Sydenham College, outside of London, for two years, beginning in 1878.
Lalique returned to Pairs in 1880 with the intention of become a leading jewelry designer. To this end, he began a detailed study of jewelry techniques. During this time, he also studied sculpture, and made his first designs for fabrics and wallpapers at the Ecole Bernard Palissy, under Justin Lequien.
Most of the early jewelry that Lalique created at this time was based on traditional diamond-set designs. He sold these pieces to major Parisian jewelry houses, including Aucoc, Boucheron, Cartier, and Destape. When Jules Destape retired in 1885, Lalique took over his workshop. This is when Lalique really began to utilize his creative and innovative genius, and began to experiment with creating jewelry of his own design.
Lalique’s approach to jewelry design was highly original in many ways. Perhaps the most important was his determination to create beautiful pieces without relying exclusively on expensive materials. He explored such materials as glass, horn, pearls, semi-precious stones, enamels, and ivory, and was more interested in how he could use there materials, and what they could contribute to the beauty of the piece aesthetically than he was in intrinsic value. This made Lalique’s jewelry unique, and the pieces were true works of art."
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Music Credit :
“Ad Meliora” David Celeste
"A World Beyond" Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"A Pilgrim's Tale" Lama House
Video Credit: • René Lalique. Art Glass
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www.artnet.com/artists/ren%C3...
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