The Victorian Era

The Victorian era appeared in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution, also during the apex of the British Empire. Queen Victoria of England inpired this era, which is characterized by strong, moral and religious beliefs, opptimism and propriety. So the era was full of pression. To illustraste it, even sayin "leg" was inappropriate, so they used it as "limb". This is why the Victorian period is still a byword for sexual repression.

When it comes to the visual communication design, graphic designers reflected their beliefs. And their designs were ornated with elaborate borders and lettering, which were complex. Themes were usually romantic and they used children and pets a lot in their works. Chromolithography became popularized by Louis Prang, because he printed millions of cards, called scrap.

Women's fashion and clothing was reflecting the eras ideas, because they covered all of the body and with the use of corset and a lot of fabrics made the body shape look a bit exaggerated.