"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Art Nouveau, or "new art" in French, is an architectural and artistic movement that emerged in the late ...
Who was Hector Guimard? The all-but-forgotten French architect and industrial designer (1867–1942) is responsible for the instantly recognizable entrances Art Nouveau entrances to the Paris Métro, ...
At the turn of the 20th century, Paris was a beacon of cultural and technological progress, a global prestige it showcased at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, an extravagant world’s fair that ...
PARIS — Through his early and spectacular success as the preeminent Art Nouveau graphic artist, a psychic burden was foisted upon the Bohemian artist Alphonse Mucha. The tragic double-edged sword of ...
In the late 19 th century, the Art Nouveau movement swept through Europe. A reaction against the old and inherently strict views of fine art, Art Nouveau pieces made prominent use of modern techniques ...
A sweeping showcase marking the 100th anniversary of Art Deco has brought the movement back to where it all began: Paris. Now through next April, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is presenting a ...