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Art Nouveau / Norbert Wolf ; translated from the German by Cynthia Hall.

by Wolf, Norbert, 1949-

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Prestel, [2015]

Art nouveau (Architecture)

Decoration and ornament -- Art nouveau.

Art, Modern -- 19th century.

Art, Modern -- 20th century.

9783791381558 (hc.)

Jugendstil. English English.

299 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 33 cm.

First published: 2011.

Translated from the German.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Key aspects of Art Nouveau -- decorative arts, architecture, fashion, dance, advertising, and more -- with an in-depth approach and stunning illustrations. The Art Nouveau movement became an international phenomenon at the beginning of the twentieth century that ushered in the era of modernity in almost every aspect of cultural life. For decades critics have argued that Art Nouveau was not an artistic period in its own right, but an amalgam of artists and styles that served as a bridge between neoclassicism and modernism. In this comprehensive, authoritative, and copiously illustrated book, art historian Norbert Wolf explores Art Nouveau as a logical outgrowth of the historic forces in which it arose. This book focuses on the movement's wide variety of applications and reclaims its prominence in the pantheon of modern art history. Chapters on aesthetics, spirituality, and the cult of beauty offer luminous examples of works by Mucha, Gaudí, Hoffmann, Klimt, Horta, Munch, and Tiffany, among many others. This new edition gives one of the world's most popular styles the serious consideration it deserves."--Provided by publisher.

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