This beautiful Disney princess art by Hannah Alexander re-imagines classic characters in the Art Nouveau style. Her series of 20s-inspired art features classic elements of the style like curvy lines, natural organic forms and florals.
Alexander appoints a flower to each princess that holds a symbolic meaning that ties in with their unique story. For example, Alexander paired Ariel with the Lotus flower, because is it representative of the "rebirth" the mermaid goes through. As well, each piece is titled with a single word that sums up the character. 'Curiosity' is the title of the 'Alice in Wonderland' piece.
Alexander's series depicts classic Disney princesses like Snow White, as well as newer additions to the Disney family like Rapunzel from 'Tangled' and Pixar's princess Merida, the protagonist in 'Brave.'
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Art Nouveau
- Opportunity for artists to incorporate Art Nouveau style into various forms of art, such as illustrations and paintings.
- Symbolic Meanings
- Opportunity to explore and incorporate symbolic meanings into character designs, enhancing the storytelling aspect of art.
- Retro-inspired Art
- Opportunity to create art that combines elements of different eras, like the 1920s-inspired style featured in Hannah Alexander's Disney princess art.
Where This Applies
- Art
- The art industry can explore incorporating different artistic styles and symbolic meanings into their creations, appealing to a wider audience.
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can draw inspiration from the Art Nouveau style to create unique and visually striking designs.
- Entertainment
- Entertainment industry can leverage retro-inspired art styles to create new merchandise or promotional materials that resonate with nostalgic audiences.
