Art Nouveau

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Art nouveauNADA AL MADHOUN



When and where appeared the Art Nouveau style?



late 19th century and the

early 20th century

(1890 – 1914), almost in the

same time in most of thecultures and European

countries , but also in North America.



Art Nouveau represents the beginning of modernism in design(Modern Architecture).

It occurred at a time when mass-produced consumer goods

began to fill the marketplace, and designers, architects, andartists began to understand that the handcrafted work of

centuries past could be lost.

While reclaiming this craft tradition, art nouveau designers

rejected traditional styles in favor of new, organic forms thatemphasized humanity's connection to nature.

Introduction



“Modernism” in Catalonia

“Liberty” in Italy

“Jugendstil” in Germany

“Secession” in Vienna or Prague

“Arte Joven’” in Spain

“Nieuwe Kunst” In Netherland

As it moved through Europe,

Art Nouveau took on a

variety of names.



From its earliest appearance, the Art

Nouveau was also dubbed with a host of

critical nicknames such as:

Eel style

Noodle style

Mutton bone style

Dandy style

CRITICAL NICKNAMES



The Art Nouveau artists shared the belief that all

the arts should work in harmony in order tocreate a “total work of art”



Which are the most

important characteristicsof Art Nouveau?



Overall

inspiration was from both organic, natural forms andgeometric forms evolving elegant designs.

Decorations related to nature: flowers, trees, leaves,vines, plants, and females with long hair

Curved & wide lines, without sharp angles

Ornamental motifs (pattern)

Abstracted elements of Rococo style, such as flame andshell textures



Asymmetrical and undulating lines

Long curved organic lines

Elegant and graceful

Powerfully rhythmic

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temperate and dark colors.

The most used colors are mustard yellow, dark red, olive,brown and some violet and blue now and there.

Colors



Which are the main

domains where the ArtNouveau style emerged?



Art Nouveau was considered a

“ total style ”

architecture, interior design,

decorative arts, including furniture,textiles, jewelry, graphic design,

pottery, painting and other objects and

lighting, as well as the range of visual

arts.



Art Nouveau in Architectureand interior design



The buildings in the Art Nouveau style

asymmetrical shapes

curved glass

extensive use of arches and curved forms

plant like embellishments

stained glass and Japanese motifs.

Using of the glass and iron staircaseslike the one created by Hotra.

was characterized by a combination

of materials

Stained and colored Glass

Iron

Mosaic TilesWall Papers

Glazed Stucco

ceramicbrickwork



In general, the furniture pieces had roundand elegant lines.

made out of wood usually combined with

glass and metal.

Art Nouveau in furnishing decorations

and home

furniture pieces had stylish floral patterns.



The cabinets regularly had many drawersand painted glasses.

The chairs had high backrests



and the tables were low and most oftenhad the countertop made out of colored

glass.

Stained and painted glass used in makingdecorative objects, lamps or for embedded

panels in the furniture or in the windows

of doors.



rchitecture of rt nouveau



Hector Guimard

French architect and designer

his work extended from architecture

to interior and graphic design

He is now the best-known

representative of the French Art

Nouveau style of the late nineteenth

and early twentieth centuries(Lyon,1867 – New York, 1942)



Major Event

Around 1894

Visit to Brussels and He was greatly inspired by a

visit to Horta's Art Nouveau-style

Hotel Tassel



His designs incorporating superb materials, fine design and

carved wood in a curvilinear and plastic style; looking at once like soft

twisted satin or a sinuous living plant form, yet totally balanced in its

entirety.



Ecole Du Sacre Coeur



Analyzing



Features



Castle Beranger



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Interior analysis



Paris Metro Entrances



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