Art Nouveau History



The Short-lived Extravagance of Art Nouveau


Art nouveau is actually a design movement as a reaction to the industrial revolution. The style dawned in the onset of 1880s. This style had been applied to almost all forms of art and design as it meant to bridge the gap between fine art and applied art. The artists of the time wanted to prove that despite being aesthetically appealing, forms of art can also be quite practical. Architecture, furniture and paintings suddenly embraced this style. It was not only limited to that, pottery and ceramics, jewelry, metalwork and textiles have also been highly-influenced by the organic and curvilinear form of this style. Stylized floral motifs were typical of the style as well as ornate nature representation and crawling vines. The elaborate use of stained glass in the designs of the said style was also extravagant and could be one of the reasons why it easily died down.

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History of art nouveau continued..



The history of art nouveau may have been brief as it virtually disappeared when the First World War broke out, but in that period it became a way of life. Having embraced most forms of arts, this style was seen on public buildings, commercial establishments and even in each of the households.


Based on romanticism and symbolism, it originated in London. Spreading out to the European countries and the United States, this style, which translates to “the new art”, was given other names. In Germany, it is referred to as Jugendstil, it is referred to as Sezessionstil in Austria and in Spain, it is also called Modernismo. Some of the most popular artists from the era include, Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt and Antonio Gaudi.


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