Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898)



            He was an English illustrator and author during this time period. He was greatly influenced by the style of Japanese woodcuts, and drew in black ink. In his artwork, he put emphasis on the decadent, grotesque and the erotic. He was a big contributor to the movement with his significant poster styles. Along with his designs, he was also a writer for magazines like The Studio and The Savoy. He was also the co-founder of these said magazines.
 



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