Century Guild
Jugendstil 1896: German Art Nouveau Illustrations features a selection of artworks from the first year of the magazine Jugend - the namesake of the jugendstil movement. Over two hundred rare and fantastic illustrations, as well as German Art Nouveau vignettes and framing elements, are included in this limited edition three volume book set. These works are often mystical in nature, sometimes whimsical, other times eccentric– but always beautiful and fascinating.
To ensure maximum clarity and detail, all of the images in these books are captured directly from original books and magazines in the Century Guild collection using high-resolution photography and professional grade scans.The illustrations are supported with narrative about the period, as well as information about the artists and images; in many cases, we've been able to thoroughly research and identify artists often not attributed and identify historical background that had been previously unpublished.
About Jugendstil
Jugendstil (pronounced "YOU-gihnd-steal") is the term that was used in Germany at the end of the 19th century to describe the innovative and exciting design style known in France and America as Art Nouveau.
Jugendstil, or, "youth-style," was coined from the title of a popular magazine in Germany, Jugend, which published works from young artists who combined nature and fantasy, breaking tradition to create one of the most beautiful and lasting illustration styles of any century.
Each country had their own subtle variation on the Art Nouveau style, and the German version married mythologically-themed folk art and frenzied whiplashes of linework to make a previously unseen approach that is best described as psychedelic.
In late 19th century Germany, the cultural relationship to Nature was deeply connected to folklore and mythology, to magic and to imagination, its tendrils reaching more deeply into the earth than many other styles of Art Nouveau. To the untrained eye, these works might appear to simply be Art Nouveau, but through this series you'll understand how unique and powerful the artists were who worked in the jugendstil movement.
What Sets A Century Guild Book Apart?
Museum-grade imaging from original artworks
We photograph and scan artworks using museum-level equipment to capture details often missed in standard or even professional-grade reproductions, giving you the closest possible experience to seeing the art in person.
Previously unpublished research and rarely-seen material
In many cases, we've been able to identify newly attributed artists and present previously unpublished history.
LUXURIOUSLY CRAFTED
No cost is spared in producing books with exceptional quality, often involving custom-dyed covers, spot varnishing, and paper selection that push today's printing standards to their limits.
Direct from the ORIGINAL MATERIALS
Images are faithfully captured from the rare, original period artworks in the Century Guild collection, not from third-party sources.
Product information
We use sturdy, reinforced packaging to protect your item(s) in transit. Every order is carefully inspected and packed personally by our team to ensure quality and guarantee the safe arrival of your books, artworks, and other items.
- Presented in a custom, full-color hard sided slipcase
- Each book measures 6" x 9" softcover
- 80 pages, full color throughout.
Included in this set:
- Jugendstil 1896: German Art Nouveau Illustrations Volume 1
- Jugendstil 1896: German Art Nouveau Illustrations Volume 2
- Jugendstil 1896: German Art Nouveau Illustrations Volume 3
