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Book Cover: Art Nouveau: A Study of Europe and America's Boldest and Most
Art Nouveau: A Study of Europe and America's Boldest and Most
By Stephen Escritt

At the turn of the nineteenth century, Art Nouveau was both Europe and America's boldest and most fashionable style. It could be seen in the sinuous ironwork of the new Paris Metro stations, the curving asymmetry of Lalique's jewellery and Tiffany's Japanese-inspired glassware. Art Nouveau brought a new decorative language to furniture, jewellery and graphic arts, as well as architecture, sculpture...

At the turn of the nineteenth century, Art Nouveau was both Europe and America's boldest and most fashionable style. It could be seen in the sinuous ironwork of the new Paris Metro stations, the curving...

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Published: 30/04/2000
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780714838229
RRP: $35.00

Subject

  • (-) The arts
    • (-) History of art / art & design styles
      • (-) History of art : c 1800 to c 1900
        • (-) Art Nouveau

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21 May 2012
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