Rene Lalique and French modernism in Canada.

From: The Magazine Antiques | Date: October 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Rene Lalique was one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. He began his career as a sculptor and designer of unique pieces of jewelry. He then became a designer and manufacturer of art glass for the consumer market. His life parallels the evolution of the French modern movement, when designers shifted from handcrafted goods to the mass-producing economy that was emerging in Europe and the United States. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, modernism encompassed the art nouveau and art deco styles, which continued into the late 1930s. Lalique's skill at ...

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