Woodrow Nash: "African Nouveau is the term I use to describe my present body of work. It’s specifically African and European in influence. The images are African in general with the graceful, slender proportions and long undulating lines of 18th century Art Nouveau. The concept is 15th century Benin, a former kingdom in Africa flourishing from the 14th - 17th century. Both styles were often asymmetrical, using decorative shapes and ornamental motifs derived from natural forms. The two styles lend themselves well to each other. Hence the term “African Nouveau”.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
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33 comments:
I like the term "African nouveau." It certainly seems appropriate!
Great reflection, James. And thanks for hosting.
I agree with EG! I like the term, too and it does indeed seem appropriate! Terrific reflections for the day! Thanks as always for the weekend fun, James! Hope you have a great one!
Sylvia
Almost looks ghostly!
very nice. i hope your move is over with and things are settling down!
Happy WR everyone! Hope you can stop by my blog to see my reflection choice.
Very nice James. Have a happy one as well!
This is really cool!
Perfect for Africa Day. Great reflections with wonderful colors.
Very nice work, I'd love to see more African Nouveau ceramic sculptures!
Have a good weekend James! ;-)
Fascinating reflection, James—enjoy your weekend!
Hey James. cool subject for reflections. Love that face down in the right corner.
Took a look at some Benin artwork for my art appreciation final project. Awesome, I'm already in the know. Happy weekend my friend.
Happy Memorial too...my first time here.
Love the elongated style of the sculptures! Very beautiful! And the touch of the whimsical face on the bottom right is enchanting!
Not only a great photo! Also, some very interesting background information...
Very cool!
stunning ceramic sculptures!
Très impressionnants tes personnages ! J'aime ce rappel de la couleur de la terre d'Afrique. Belle image.
Very interesting piece, particularly when seen via the reflection!
God bless you!
Cezar
Beautiful composition!
Thank you for hosting, James! I like the title also - and the reflections are very interesting!
Love the photograph and the name. Thanks for hosting this, it is fun.
looks real people, my Ghana friend dressed in her Ghana clothes to church.
Great reflection shot, James!
Thanks for hosting!
A wonderful reflection you have shared. Thanks!
Wonderful reflection, it draws one in to look more closely. Have a safe and photo full Memorial Day weekend.
Great shot, so intriguing.
Love that reflection, looks like a work of art! Joining your meme for the first time...
cool shot!!! The sculptures take on an ethereal pagan god-like quality in the reflection!
Very neat James
first time posting - via Linda -
thx for promoting creativity !
Those sculptures are so powerful and lifelike! The one on the bottom right looks like a reflection of an observer of the other 2. I love the idea of incorporating "ornamental motifs derived from natural forms..."
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