Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau was an artistic style that emerged in the late 19th century and was popular throughout Europe and the United States until the early 20th century. It was characterised by its use of organic forms, flowing lines, and intricate details, and it was applied to a wide range of decorative arts, including architecture, interior design, furniture, jewelry, and visual arts. Art Nouveau was often associated with nature, and its designs often incorporated floral and plant motifs. The style was eventually replaced by Art Deco in the 1920s.

There were many influential designers during the Art Nouveau era, but some of the most notable ones include:

1. Hector Guimard – French architect and designer known for his work on the Paris Metro stations and his Art Nouveau furniture designs.
2. Louis Comfort Tiffany – American artist and designer known for his stained glass windows, lamps, and other decorative objects.
3. Alphonse Mucha – Czech artist known for his iconic Art Nouveau posters and illustrations.
4. Antoni Gaudí – Spanish architect known for his organic and highly decorative buildings, such as the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
5. René Lalique – French glassmaker and jewelry designer known for his intricate Art Nouveau designs.

These designers, among others, helped to define the Art Nouveau style and left a lasting impact on the decorative arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.