Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau--a term that immediately calls to mind a whole range of images. Both its lavishly ornamented facedes and its furniture with curved lines and flowing motifs taken from the plant and animal worlds have been described many a time. So why publish yet another book about Art Anouveau? Because this term represents an epoch and tells fascinating stories about the period of the fin de si_cle and the early 20th century. Learn more about the era that gave birth to Art Nouveau. Immerse yourself in the eventful careers of its protagonists, men like Henry van de Velde and Gustav Klimt. Find out why Art Nouveau is just one of many names for the style. Discovering new angles of a well-known phenomenon("literary Art Nouveau") and gaining surprising insights ("erotic Art Nouveau") makes this art book a treat for every reader.