Art Nouveau

History of Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau was an artistic movement
which peaked in popularity between 189
0 and 1905 which was practiced in the fi
elds of art, architecture and applied art.
It is a French term meaning "new art"

 It began in the 1880s as a reaction again

st the historical emphasis of mid-19th-ce
ntury art, but did not survive World War.
Art nouveau originated in London and w
as variously called Jugendstil in Germany
, Sezessionstil in Austria, and Modernis
mo in Spain.

What is Art Nouveau?

is an international style of art, architectu
re and applied art, especially the decorat
ive arts, that was most popular between
1890 and 1910.
it was inspired by natural forms and stru
ctures, not only in flowers and plants, bu
t also in curved lines.

 considered a "total" art style, embracing

architecture, graphic art, interior design,
and most of the decorative arts includin
g jewellery, furniture, textiles, household
silver and other utensils, and lighting, as
well as the fine arts.
Art Nouveau was replaced by 20th-centu
ry Modernist styles, it is now considered
as an important transition between the
eclectic historic revival styles of the 19th
century and Modernism.

Examples of Art Nouveau desi

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Art Nouveau