Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hardwood Hand Painted Green Beveled Mirror Frame

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Beautiful details featuring intricate designs of vines, bell flowers, leaves and beading.
"The Aesthetic Movement, embraced a new simplicity of … Read more Beautiful details featuring intricate designs of vines, bell flowers, leaves and beading.
"The Aesthetic Movement, embraced a new simplicity of style."
Also known as “art for art’s sake,” permeated British culture during the latter part of the 19th century, as well as spreading to other countries such as the United States.
Based on the idea that beauty was the most important element in life, writers, artists and designers sought to create works that were admired simply for their beauty rather than any narrative or function.
A strong Asian influence was reflected in the designs of the period.
The movement blossomed into a cult devoted to the creation of beauty in all avenues of life. See less