The flower of paradise - Iris - is a favorite motif of the Art Nouveau era (Art Nouveau). The artists of that time chose the delicate spring colors, rather than lush garden flowers, for inspiration and to create their immortal decorations.
Legend says that when the first iris flower bloomed on earth, all living creatures - animals, birds, insects... everyone, everyone came to admire it. Its beauty conquered even the elements - Wind and Water carried iris seeds throughout the earth, so that in all corners of the planet one could enjoy the beauty of the flower.
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The symbol of Art Nouveau - the iris got its name in honor of the goddess of the rainbow named Iris. The rainbow connects heaven and earth, as was believed in ancient times, and the iris was considered a messenger of heaven. And Iriem was also the name of paradise among the ancient Slavs.
Art Nouveau artists and jewelers glorified iris flowers in their works - brooches, vases, stained glass windows, artistic panels, motifs stylized in the form of a beautiful flower filled the entire space of those times, as if artists sought to turn every corner into paradise, and women who decorated themselves with precious irises - in beautiful nymphs!
Delicate iris is beautiful in Art Nouveau works made of silver and alloys!
Vases and bowls with images of Art Nouveau irises:
The most amazing embodiment of the iris in a precious brooch is created using stained glass enamel; it is this labor-intensive technique that can convey the beauty of a living miracle of nature!
I hope, looking through illustrations with forgotten decorations of the Art Nouveau era that have sunk into oblivion, you felt the gentle breath of the fresh wind of that time, heard the quiet, beautiful voice of fairy-tale songs of the past, praising the beautiful world created by nature!
