Art Nouveau (Noun)
Meaning
A French school of art and architecture popular in the 1890s; characterized by stylized natural forms and sinuous outlines of such objects as leaves and vines and flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The architect incorporated elements of Art Nouveau into the building's facade, including sinuous ironwork and curved glass panels.
- Art Nouveau designs, popularized by artists such as Alphonse Mucha and Victor Horta, are known for their elegant, organic forms.
- In Paris, you can see examples of Art Nouveau in the entrances of many Metro stations, with intricate designs of twisting flowers and leaves.
- During the 1890s, Art Nouveau influenced architecture, jewelry, furniture, and other decorative arts in many countries across Europe and beyond.
- One of the key features of Art Nouveau architecture is its use of fluid, natural shapes and motifs, often with sweeping lines that suggest a sense of dynamism.