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PG should, perhaps, clarify that Art Nouveau and Art Deco are related but separate classes of images.
Art Nouveau lasted from about 1890-1910. Here are a few examples:
Now a bit of Art Deco:
Art Deco/Art Nouveau isn’t limited to old works. Here are a couple of images from modern artists at 99Designs who may be available to create cover designs.
6 thoughts on “The Last Art Nouveau/Art Deco Post for Awhile”
With arabesque shapes and volutes, the art nouveau is based on the aesthetics of curved lines, it precedes Art Deco and the roaring twenties … it was also called “noodle style” by critics
NASA modeled theirs after posters made in the 30s by the WPA to advertise the national parks.
I love these art posts. I wish architecture hadn’t become so boring, and ugly when it isn’t boring. Bring back Art Deco!
The 90’s Flash show made the Central City setting all art deco. One of the reasons critics loved it. The style is still popular but architects seem afraid to tap into it.
Might be a useful idea for world building. A city in New Deco style.
With arabesque shapes and volutes, the art nouveau is based on the aesthetics of curved lines, it precedes Art Deco and the roaring twenties … it was also called “noodle style” by critics
for more information, I recommend
https://www.decoenligne.org/l-art-nouveau/
https://www.decoenligne.org/lart-deco/
Your post is very helpful. Thanks a lot
I’m glad it was helpful, S.
I love Art Deco. Art Nouveau not quite as much, but Art Deco is gorgeous. I like NASA’s Art Deco-like travel posters:
Visions of the future
NASA modeled theirs after posters made in the 30s by the WPA to advertise the national parks.
I love these art posts. I wish architecture hadn’t become so boring, and ugly when it isn’t boring. Bring back Art Deco!
The 90’s Flash show made the Central City setting all art deco. One of the reasons critics loved it. The style is still popular but architects seem afraid to tap into it.
Might be a useful idea for world building. A city in New Deco style.
I’m a sucker for art deco style travel posters.