Through-out the years, Artworks from different Art Movements have been influencing various scopes of the design world. One of the ways that the influence of Art History to the design world, is shown through Fashion Design. Every now and then we see hints of Artworks walking down the runway showcasing the master pieces that they are. Moreover, influence of Art is seen everywhere in the world of fashion, be it Magazines, clothes or exhibitions. It is also evident that some artworks are more frequent than others, proving that the certain work or works have been more influential than the others. Some designers take inspiration from Artworks while other designers directly 'steal' the Artworks. Similarly some are apparent while some
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In fact, one of the most famous Artist and Surrealist, Salvador Dalí collaborated with an equally whimsical and famous fashion designers of the time, Elsa Schiaparelli. Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian Fashion Designer most famous during the time between the two world wars, and was one of the greatest rival of Coco Chanel at the time. She was immensely interested in spiritualism which led to her being influenced by art movements such as DADA/Surrealism. Schiaparelli gained entrance into the creative circle, through the wife of Francis Picabia, Gabriel Buffet-Picabia , which included artists such as Man Ray and Marcel Duchamp. Even though her couture house was short lived, she created masterpieces, including the ‘Lobster Dress’, ‘Tears Dress’, ‘Shoe Hat’ and ‘Skeleton Dress’, which were all produced in collaboration with Salvador Dalí. In addition to that, she also collaborated with the artist Jean Cocteau to produce two notable art themed designs., an “embroidered jacket with a female figure with one hand caressing the waist of the wearer, and long blonde hair cascading down one sleeve”. Similar to Dalí, her designs were bright, loud, and whimsical. Another artwork that, to this day is worn by a colossal amount of people is the grid-like, abstract painting done by Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was an artist who actively …show more content…
The movement that started in the fifties left a remarkable impact on the design world and other scopes of advertising and most importantly, the ‘pop culture.’ Inarguably, Andy Warhol was one of the leading artists of the movement, but he is also someone who influenced the popular culture in a massive way. His artworks of Marilyn Monroe and the ‘Campbell’s Tomato Soup Can.’ are some of his most notable works, which has been transformed into wall art, accessory prints, and clothes, to name a few. One of major fashion houses- Versace featured outfits printed with Andy Warhol’s silk-screened paintings of celebrated icons of the time, such as James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, in their Spring 1991 collection. Warhol himself had a fond liking for celebrities and the hollywood glamour, and later on with the popularity of his work, he became a sort of celebrity himself, so much so that even in the current period he has films made about him, has the most notable works of all time, and even has his face printed even on clothes, by
In fact, one of the most famous Artist and Surrealist, Salvador Dalí collaborated with an equally whimsical and famous fashion designers of the time, Elsa Schiaparelli. Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian Fashion Designer most famous during the time between the two world wars, and was one of the greatest rival of Coco Chanel at the time. She was immensely interested in spiritualism which led to her being influenced by art movements such as DADA/Surrealism. Schiaparelli gained entrance into the creative circle, through the wife of Francis Picabia, Gabriel Buffet-Picabia , which included artists such as Man Ray and Marcel Duchamp. Even though her couture house was short lived, she created masterpieces, including the ‘Lobster Dress’, ‘Tears Dress’, ‘Shoe Hat’ and ‘Skeleton Dress’, which were all produced in collaboration with Salvador Dalí. In addition to that, she also collaborated with the artist Jean Cocteau to produce two notable art themed designs., an “embroidered jacket with a female figure with one hand caressing the waist of the wearer, and long blonde hair cascading down one sleeve”. Similar to Dalí, her designs were bright, loud, and whimsical. Another artwork that, to this day is worn by a colossal amount of people is the grid-like, abstract painting done by Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was an artist who actively …show more content…
The movement that started in the fifties left a remarkable impact on the design world and other scopes of advertising and most importantly, the ‘pop culture.’ Inarguably, Andy Warhol was one of the leading artists of the movement, but he is also someone who influenced the popular culture in a massive way. His artworks of Marilyn Monroe and the ‘Campbell’s Tomato Soup Can.’ are some of his most notable works, which has been transformed into wall art, accessory prints, and clothes, to name a few. One of major fashion houses- Versace featured outfits printed with Andy Warhol’s silk-screened paintings of celebrated icons of the time, such as James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, in their Spring 1991 collection. Warhol himself had a fond liking for celebrities and the hollywood glamour, and later on with the popularity of his work, he became a sort of celebrity himself, so much so that even in the current period he has films made about him, has the most notable works of all time, and even has his face printed even on clothes, by