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Lostgaeriel · 01-18-2002, 01:35 AM

Yes, I love Art Nouveau and it is perfect for Elves. It always takes nature as its source - never overdone - simple and elegant - no excess of detail - use of natural materials - ornament is in the choice and mixing of materials. And of course Arts and Crafts is right up their alley. No mass production for them!<P>Even the jewellery such as the Lorien leaf clasps for the cloaks and Arwen's necklace had those organic, natural, sinuous Art Nouveau lines. And Arwen's and Galadriel's dresses and hairstyles were rather Pre-Raphaelite.<P>An Aside:<BR>I need to see the movie again for another glimpse of Minas Tirith. But it looked like a combination of Romanesque and Gothic to me. The towers with the columns supporting rounded vaults - all in white - of course.<p>[ January 18, 2002: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

01-18-2002, 01:35 AM	#4
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	Yes, I love Art Nouveau and it is perfect for Elves. It always takes nature as its source - never overdone - simple and elegant - no excess of detail - use of natural materials - ornament is in the choice and mixing of materials. And of course Arts and Crafts is right up their alley. No mass production for them!<P>Even the jewellery such as the Lorien leaf clasps for the cloaks and Arwen's necklace had those organic, natural, sinuous Art Nouveau lines. And Arwen's and Galadriel's dresses and hairstyles were rather Pre-Raphaelite.<P>An Aside:<BR>I need to see the movie again for another glimpse of Minas Tirith. But it looked like a combination of Romanesque and Gothic to me. The towers with the columns supporting rounded vaults - all in white - of course.<p>[ January 18, 2002: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.