Discover art modern Mucha masterpieces at ‘eMotion in Seoul’

A multimedia exhibition on the life and work of Czech painter, graphic artist and designer Alfons Mucha will be held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) gallery in Seoul from July 22nd to October 30th. To Michal Dvorak, a 57-year-old Czech film composer, producer and musician, it is his mission to reinterpret “modernized” versions of…

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Art Nouveau: A Guide to Identifying the Style

Art Nouveau was a late 19th- and early 20th-century art movement that emphasized flowing curves, organic forms, and attention to detail. It is characterized by its use of floral motifs, stained glass, and metalwork. Art Nouveau architecture can be found in many cities around the world, including Barcelona, Brussels, Vienna, Glasgow, and Riga. If you’re…

art nouveau or art deco

Can you distinguish Art Nouveau and Art Deco? (test your skills)

Art Nouveau is based on the agile, the fluid, on the movement provided by curves and asymmetry. Art Deco seems obsessed with geometric shapes, with straight lines and angles, with mass and symmetry as constant values. But there is more than that. Although they are two styles with very different characteristics, often are confused. Both Art…

Movies, books, designs and music displaying art nouveau style

Art Nouveau was a style that emerged in the late 19th century and was characterized by organic, flowing lines and patterns inspired by nature. It influenced a wide range of design fields, including architecture, furniture design, graphic design, and other decorative arts. There are several MOVIES that feature Art Nouveau design or architecture as a…

Exploring Art Nouveau in Brussels: Unveiling Belgium’s Colonial Legacy

In 1893, the visionary architect Victor Horta crafted the iconic Hôtel Tassel, an architectural gem tucked away on a quiet street off Avenue Louise in Brussels. This marked the inception of a new movement, Art Nouveau, renowned for its intricate facades, organic motifs, flowing lines, and lavish interiors adorned with glass and iron. Today, after…

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From stained glass to ceramics: art nouveau and decorative arts

Introduction Art Nouveau, also known as “New Art,” was a movement that emerged in Europe at the end of the 19th century. It was a reaction against the Industrial Revolution and the mass-produced goods that it produced. Instead, Art Nouveau sought to create unique, handcrafted objects that were both beautiful and functional. Art Nouveau was…

Chicago exhibition

“Hector Guimard: How Paris Got Its Curves” in Chicago from June 22 to November 5

In June 22 Chicago’s Richard H. Driehaus Museum will open an exhibition about the French Art Nouveau architect and designer Hector Guimard (1867-1942). The exhibition provides a comprehensive look at Guimard’s career, his wife’s creative collaboration and his commitment to accessible design. Featuring over 100 works by the French architect and designer best known for his…

The 40 different names of Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau is a popular term for the variously named but closely related styles that had a pervasive impact on architecture, painting, and sculpture as well as applied design of every kind, from jewelry and typography to furniture and infrastructure. It burst onto the European scene around 1880, but soon it could be found everywhiere…