Art Nouveau Architecture

Art Nouveau Architecture

Art Nouveau, ornamental style of art that flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of a long, sinuous, organic line and was employed most often in architecture, interior design, jewelry and glass design, posters, and illustration.

Interior Work of Art Nouveau

What is Art Nouveau?

Art Nouveau, which literally means 'new art', was an art movement popular in Europe before the start of World War I. It included art, design, and architecture and had a variety of influences.

Important Points of Art Nouveau:

The goal of Art Nouveau artists was modern art for the modern age. The turn of the century was coming, the world was changing, and the artists, designers, and architects who championed Art Nouveau wanted to abandon the rule-laden styles of the past.

Concept of Art Nouveau

They were also searching for ways to champion craftsmanship in the age of increasing industrialization, to bring art and design back to everyday life, and make things beautiful again.

Style of Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau quickly became very popular and spread throughout Europe. As it spread, it acquired different names in different places. For example, in Scotland, it became known as Glasgow Style, while in Austria it was called Sezessionsstil or Secession Style because it was breaking with the past.

Characteristics of Art Nouveau Architecture:

Art Nouveau architecture is distinct in appearance and decoration. Whether the structure is a house, church, or entrance to a commercial building, certain design elements are common. Many structures include shapes drawn from nature, like insects, birds, graceful plant forms, and especially whiplash curves, ribbon-like rays that bend back on themselves. 

Art Nouveau Architecture Building

Structures are often asymmetrical, meaning their sides aren't necessarily balanced. Doors and windows often have sloping arches that echo organic forms.

Exterior Work of Art Nouveau

Decorative elements of Art Nouveau buildings are a combination of nature and industry. Surfaces feature designs done in terra cotta, a baked earthen clay; colorful glazed tile; and mosaic. Many buildings incorporate plenty of modern materials like metal and glass. Buildings feature colors that recalled nature, like browns, yellows, blues, and greens.

Examples of Art Nouveau Architecture are:

La Sagrada Familia (by: Antoni Goudi)

La Sagrada Familia

1. The Sagrada Família is a one-of-a-kind temple, for its origins, foundation, and purpose. Fruit of the work of genius architect Antoni Gaudí, the project was promoted by the people for the people. 
2. Five generations now have watched the Temple progress in Barcelona. Today, more than 135 years after the laying of the cornerstone, construction continues on the Basilica and is expected to be completed in 2026.

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Writer: Pankaj Sonwane.

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