Coco Chanel was born in 1883 in France and died in 1971. She grew up poor and was raised in an orphanage by nuns who taught her how to sew. During World War 1, she opened her first millinery business which helped launch her fashion career. She was inspired by the nuns in her style choices which tended to be simple yet elegant. Chanel had a signature style using fabrics like wool and focusing on clean lines and symmetry. Her designs influenced fashion for decades with styles still being adapted today.

1. Coco Chanel By: Sophie Peterson

2. Vital Statistics Born in Saumer, France on August 19th, 1883 Real name is Gabrielle Bonhuer Chanel She is French Died when 88 on January 10th, 1971

3. Personal Background Coco and her family were very poor and in poverty when growing up When 12 mother died Soon after her father ran away and left her, so she was put in orphanage Nuns raised her and also taught her how to sew

4. Key Historical Events World War 1 was going on Since war was going on the Nazis shut down many industries like the fashion industry for quite some time Also during this time Coco met a man named Etienne Balson, who open her first millinery business. Really got her career going and soon after opened a hat store and then sold clothes couple years later

5. Influence of the Art World Inspired by the nuns that took care of her and how they helped her with learning to sew Chanel’s influence on the art world is big and she continue this day to inspire and all of her techniques still are used in clothes today including her line, but just a little more modern style then her traditional classy style.

6. Stylistic Traits Style Composition Mood and Tone Color, light, Shadow Symbols

7. Example Art #1 Style- very traditional and unique, form fitting is her style she uses with outfits as well Composition- texture of fabric is what artist likes to use like wool, and also lines, and pockets are very symmetrical Mood and Tone- Very simple, traditional, an professional Color, light, shadow- Color is tan and black, which is common of Chanel, and also fits season when made. Symbols- has patterns in fabric and also how the lines on the jacket show symbol and detail

8. Example Art #2 Style-Simple, form fitting and traditional Composition-Texture of fabric and also how hem-line is even and symmetrical Mood and Tone- Professional, and maybe sad cause of black color Color, light, shadow- Black color is common of Chanel and color is complimenting to shape and figure Symbols- Not many symbols but the clean cut edges and hem-line shows how professional and strong the person wearing it is

9. Example Art #3 Style- Very unique, modern, form fitting Composition- Colors are balanced and all throughout dress the pattern is symmetrical Mood and Tone- Common colors she uses of blacks and tans, also fun with sequins but professional with pattern and style Color, light, shadow- Has good complimenting colors that she uses very often, fits time period made and fits shape well Symbols- Patterns are very dominant and show symbol and perfection. Shows woman wearing it is confident

10. My Original Art Style- Very modern and unique, classy Composition- Texture of lace and lines are symmetrical Mood and Tone- I used common colors she used of black and white and could be worn to be professional or to be unique and fun Color, Light, Shadow- Colors are traditional and all angles are complimenting and also is very well fitted Symbols- All lines symmetrical and shows how person wearing it can feel sharp and classy

11. Conclusion Overall Chanel was a very talented, unique, traditional artist and had lots of traits that showed in her clothes. Her clothes even today continue to show her own personal style and she is someone that inspires and will inspire many more years to come.

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