Art Nouveau

Author: Liang Mei
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Publication Date: 2000-03-01
Features: The term "Art Nouveau" became the term used to describe the art movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the artistic style it produced. It covers a period of approximately 30 years, from 1880 to 1910, and was a decorative art movement that unfolded across Europe and America. The phenomenon of the Art Nouveau style was seen by many critics and admirers as the final European style in art and design. Its content nearly encompasses all artistic fields, including architecture, furniture, clothing, graphic design, book illustration, as well as sculpture and painting, and it is also related to literature, music, theater, and dance. This book presents a brilliant and comprehensive description of Europe as a unified cultural entity in its final glory, as displayed by the Art Nouveau movement. It also offers a profound analysis of the conflict between the aesthetic perspectives of this tradition and the new aesthetic ideas that emerged during the process of industrial development. Additionally, it provides an intriguing explanation of the more emotional and romantic tone of the Art Nouveau movement, as well as the late-century sentiments of nostalgia and yearning it expressed. The book is richly illustrated and highly readable, which is one of its major strengths.