Art Nouveau was a style of architecture and design that was popular between 1890 and 1910. Belgium and France started the movement and Germany, Spain, and the Scandinavian countries followed. They rejected Victorian styles, used more iron and glass, used painting and sculptures, and also used industrial production (unlike the Arts and Crafts movement).
Victor Horta was known for his design in Art Nouveau. He also stenciled walls and ceilings. This picture is of the Horta house that was built between 1898 and 1901. This was the former home and studio of Horta in Brussels.
Horta also is known for his construction of Hôtel Tassel in Brussels in 1892-1893. Hôtel Tassel was one of the first examples of Art Nouveau. The above picture is the stairwell where you can see many curved lines and unique iron railings. The designs on the wall give the area a nature feel.
You can still see the Art Nouveau style today in Paris. Hector Guimard designed the Metro Subway signs that are seen outside in the city. As well as with Victor Horta's design, you can see many curved lines. Its all made out of iron or metal, and the lights look like flower buds which help with the nature feel.
You can also see Art Nouveau in this modern bathroom between the style of the sink, the floor, and the walls. You will probably only see this particular design in higher end homes, mainly because of how much detailing there is.
I found it cool how in class we were shown Art Nouveau in not only Interior Design but in fashion as well. Here is a video of a fashion show at London Fashion Week in 2012/2013. All Art Nouveau inspired.
Peer Discussions:
I was really interested in the pictures Rose found for her blog of modern applications. One of her pictures looked like it belonged in a story book.
I also looked at Justine's blog and liked how she showed Art Nouveau in each of the countries it was popular in.
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