Art Through the Year with Sharon Jeffus – Lesson 9 – Art Nouveau and Art Deco

Posted by Sharon Jeffus | Aug 22, 2014 | Interactive Lessons | 0 |

Take a journey through art with Sharon Jeffus! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to identify and imitate two design styles from the late 1800s to early 1900s: Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Take a look at some examples of both art and sculpture, then learn how to craft your own posters and sculptures in each style.

Element of Art:
Illustration

Art Appreciation:
Art Nouveau
Art Deco

Technique:
Graphic Art
Sculpture

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Art Supplies used in this lesson:

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We can’t wait to see your creativity!

Art Deco Do Not Kill Our Wild Life Poster

About The Author

Sharon Jeffus

Sharon Jeffus, homeschool mom, is the co creator of the Visual Manna teaching method and author of over twenty books on art education. Most recently, she released the Visual Manna Academy, an AP-level art instruction course.She is a graduate of John Brown University with a B.S.E. in art education grades one through twelve. She studied art at Metropolitan in Denver and sculpting at Southern Illinois University, and since 1992 has been teaching art across the country at a variety of venues including homeschool conventions and homeschool support groups, and given presentations at ACSI conventions, Wonders of Wildlife Museum, Precious Moments, Azusa Pacific College and a variety of places nationwide.