Tolkien, the Artist

[Naz]

Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Since I am particularly interested in the artwork of the Arts and Crafts movement (Art Nouveau), I noticed the similarity of his style, one that works beautifully for the Elves especially, since it combines elegance and natural subjects. (The movie's design team did an excellent job of using this style for Rivendell and Lothlórien!)

Interestingly enough, in reading The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook, Alan Lee does mention something about using ideas from Art Nouveau in the styles used for the Elves, but especially in Rivendell, I think.

And I really like the Father Christmas illustrations. Especially the one with the polar bear (I forget his name...) falling down the stairs.