Mariano Fortuny Essay

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Mariano Fortuny
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On May 11, 1871, Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo was born in Granada, Spain. As a child, Fortuny’s father, Mariano Fortuny Marsal, was and painter along with many other members of his family. His father was also known for collecting metal armors, oriental carpets and tissues, and rare properties. At the age of 3 years old, Mariano’s father had passed away and his mother was left to raise him alone. His mother, Maria Fortuny, was also highly involved in the arts. After that passing of his father in 1874, his mother moved him and his family to Paris, France. While in Paris, he began to study painting. Later in 1889, Mariano and his mother moved from Paris to Venice, Italy.
He continued with his painting but over time became interested in …show more content…

Many of his designs were a representation of the peplos and tunics that were worn by the Greeks. Another influence for his designs would be the consumers if his product. Mariano, as many other designers after him, wanted his designs to be what the woman would want to wear. Gowns were designed to have their own individuality, allowing the women to make it her own. He was also great influences of art. Being from a family of his attention to detail was one of his focus in his designs. He wanted the clothing to be a work of art, but still wanted to keep it simple and a way for the consumer to artistically express themselves in their own way. Ancient Aztecs and Cycladic art were also an inspiration for his work based on the variations of their printing he used on his Knossos scarves until the 1930’s. With his work, Mariano has a great love, as his father did, for the Asian and Arabic cultures. Mariano was inspired by many works of art, but his was highly influenced by the floral decorations of Ottoman textiles along with abstract patterns, embroidery of the Renaissance, and the vibrant color that those before him used in Persian

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