Architectural Styles / Decorative movement, c. 1890–1910
Art Nouveau
/ˌɑːrt nuːˈvoʊ/noun
French for “new art,” after a Paris gallery.
Definition
A style inspired by natural forms, featuring flowing lines, plant motifs, curved ironwork, and decorative glass.
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Structural & construction notes
It sought to unify architecture, interiors, and craft. Wrought iron, ceramics, and glass were shaped into organic, whiplash curves.
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