Art Noveau (1907-1908 CE)

Question 1

The Kiss

Answer 1

Barely any form is seen
Bodies are suggested under the blanket
Heavily designed pattern
Indeterminate location
Rectangular man and circular female
Suggests all-consuming love, passion, and eroticism
Gold lead is reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics and influenced by medieval illuminated manuscripts
“Vienna Succession” (movement that broke away from academic training in schools)

Question 2

The Kiss IDs

Answer 2

Gustav Klimt
1907-1908 CE
Art Noveau
Oil and gold lead on canvas

Question 3

The Kiss (2)

Answer 3

Symbolic
Almost like a Cyclops (one eye)
Rough surface (naturalistic, breaks from the high polish effect of past sculpture)
Fourth stone version of this subject (one was a tombstone!)
Requested by an admirer of the plaster version

Question 4

The Kiss (2) IDs

Answer 4

Constantin Brancusi
1907-1908 CE
Art Noveau
Stone

Question 5

Art Noveau Style

Answer 5

Curved lines
Floral patterns
Nature-inspired motifs
Organic