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Art Nouveau


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Art Nouveau

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Refers generally to the style of painting, architecture, and the decorative and applied arts that flourished in Europe and the United States from about 1890 to 1910. The style is characterized by an emphasis on fluid, undulating, or serpentine lines or contours based on organic forms and the use of modern materials such as iron and glass.

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Art nouveau

Modernismo

Palingstijl

Modern Style (Art Nouveau)

Yachting Style

Arte Joven

Modern Style

Nieuwe Kunst

Quaint Style

Style Guimard

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