"Summer of Love" Button, circa 1967
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Artifact Overview
As part of the counterculture of the 1960s, graphic artists looked to the 1890s for an alternative to mainstream design. This button combined calligraphic text and a female figure derived from Art Nouveau with a contrasting neon color scheme typical of contemporary psychedelic art.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
circa 1967
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.32.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.188 in
Diameter: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
on front:
SUMMER of LOVE
on edge:
ROBERT A. RUSH
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In the 1890s, artists and designers in Europe and the United States attempted to create a modern aesthetic for the 20th century. The decorative style that emerged, Art Nouveau, featured bold color contrasts and organic lines, sometimes flowing gracefully and sometimes sharply undulating--like a whiplash. This expert set explores Art Nouveau's beginnings, its expression in American design, and references to the style in later examples.