CSS Art History 101 - Decoding Layout Through The Ages

Explore the intersection of art history and web design in this 21-minute conference talk from CSSconf EU 2017. Discover how centuries of visual arts can inform modern web development practices. Learn to apply artistic principles like the Golden Ratio using flexbox, improve pixel ratios inspired by Impressionist techniques, and analyze iconic artworks to enhance web aesthetics. Draw parallels between historical artistic movements and contemporary web design, gaining insights to create more visually appealing and effective websites. Gain a fresh perspective on CSS layout techniques through the lens of art history, and understand how developers and designers can lead the next digital Renaissance.