Art Nouveau

During the turn of the 20th century the style of art which was followed was known as Art Nouveau. This form of art is also known as Jugendstil. This type of art prevailed in the 19th century and it is featured by organic subjects particularly the floral ones. The artist was inspired by the flora and fauna and the subject of their paintings were graceful curved forms and plants and animals. Read more

A style of ornamentation and construction of the late 19th and during the early part of the 20th centuries is Art Nouveau. The style of art is featured by depicting leaves and flowers in graceful twisting lines.

Art Nouveau was an age where by arts and trades were made of easy clean designs and where personal craftsmanship was engaged. Every country adhered to its own style and interpretations of this new art form. Read more

Artists, designers and decorators all fell under its magic charm during the 1880s. These artists produced highly conventionalized pieces of work. Examples of glorious buildings in the fashion can be seen all over Europe, predominantly in Barcelona, Paris, Budapest, Prague, and Berlin. Read more

Art Nouveau is qualified by long curves founded on twisting plant forms, and a factor of vision. It was initially used as a decorative style in glassware, metalwork and jeweler. This form of art was also used in book illustration, where the authority of Japanese prints is obvious. Read more