Art Noveau vs. Art Deco

[DisneyManFamily4]

What is the difference between the Wonder being Art Noveau and the Magic being Art Deco. How would you recognize one over the other?

 

[ededmd]

I enjoyed reading this article:

http://www.modernsilver.com/artnouveaudeco.htm

but see my later post for a better article.

 

[mmouse37]

Correct....you probably would not know the difference unless you knew what each was. Each ship has their own look but are pretty much identical to each other in structure design.

Another good site for the difference between the two forms.

http://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/whats-the-difference-art-deco-vs-art-nouveau/

MJ

 

[Mickey_loves_Minnie]

I enjoyed reading this article:

http://www.modernsilver.com/artnouveaudeco.htm

for clarification.

A simple heuristic would be to think of 2 iconic New York buildings.
The Chrysler Building is art nouveau.
Rockefeller Center is art deco.

The Chrysler Building is Art Deco.
http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID021.htm

 

[DisneyManFamily4]

Great articles. Now I'm ready to go back on the Magic and the Wonder to look for all the Art Deco/Art Noveau elements!!
Thanks!

 

[I Love Thumper]

What is the difference between the Wonder being Art Noveau and the Magic being Art Deco. How would you recognize one over the other?

You'll see the difference right away when you enter the atrium on deck 3. The Wonder is art nouveau -- naturalistic, sweeping, swirling lines with subtle colors. The Magic is art deco -- big, bold shapes and primary colors. The Magic has Mickey at the helm in front of Lumiere, and the Wonder has Ariel at the front of Triton's. When viewing the ships from the outside, you can tell them apart as the Wonder has oval shaped navigator's verandahs, and the Magic has circular shaped navigator's verandahs.

 

[ededmd]

The Chrysler Building is Art Deco.
http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID021.htm

Ah true. Something I know in the light of day. I was lured by the seductiveness of web searching while bored at work (a rare occurrence) on a night shift.

This site is better (more accurate) and more concise (bonus!).
http://www.mentalfloss.com/difference/art-deco-vs-art-nouveau/

 

[MCourtney]

Anyone guessing what the design theme of the new ships will be??

 

[woody73]

Anyone guessing what the design theme of the new ships will be??

Cubism?

Woody

 

[MCourtney]

Cubism?

Woody

Ooooh!!!!