The Art Nouveau influence on early 20th-century children's literature
In short: Discover how early 20th-century children's books functioned as high art. This video showcases a rare collection of eight pictorial volumes featuring vibrant Art Nouveau bindings and intricate color lithography.
Between 1900 and 1935, children's books were often treated as significant aesthetic objects. This collection highlights works like 'The Golden Age' (1915) and 'Nautilus' (1895), which feature ornate Art Nouveau bindings and high-quality color plates. The variety includes diverse subjects, from 'Popular Amusements for In and Out of Doors' (1903), which features black and white photography of a woman golfing, to 'The Wonder Book of Daring Deeds' (c. 1925-35).
The collection demonstrates the transition of printing techniques during this era, utilizing color litho paper-covered boards and tipped-in color plates. These volumes range in size from 7 1/2 inches to 10 1/4 inches in height, representing a period where children's literature was as much about visual craftsmanship as it was about storytelling.
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