Louis Dage was born in 1885 in Lille, France. He was a highly influential French ceramist whose career spanned from the early 20th century into the 1960s, making significant contributions to the Art Deco movement in ceramics.
He began his career at the Fives-Lille earthenware factory.
1920: Dage co-founded the "Faïencerie d'Art" in Antony (near Paris) with Jean de la Fontinelle, who specialized in animal ceramics. Their collaboration ended in 1922.
1924: Dage won the prestigious "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" (Best Craftsman of France) award, a testament to his exceptional skill and craftsmanship.
Around 1930: He opened a ceramic factory with five kilns, where his daughter and brother also worked.
From 1933: He became the managing director of his ceramic factory.
1935: He took over the "Faïencerie de l'Adour" in Saint-Sever (Landes), which he operated until his death.
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Style Art Nouveau
The name "Art Nouveau" in French means "new art." It is also known as “Jugendstil” in Germany. In contrast, in Vienna and Italy it is called "Liberty".
It employs curvilinear designs with sinuous, asymmetrical lines, often based on plant forms, as well as stylized female silhouettes.
The style was used in architecture, interior design, glassware, jewelry, sculpture, painting, furniture, posters, and illustration.
New materials were introduced, such as opals and semi-precious stones.
The Art Nouveau style had its greatest momentum at the Universal Exposition of 1900 in Paris.
After that, it spread throughout Europe, the United States, and Australia.
In Paris, you can see the metro entrances, and in Belgium, its countless buildings.
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