Alphonse Mucha (1860 – 1939) was a prominent Moravian Art Nouveau artist known for his posters, lithographs, and interior design. His work influenced the Art Nouveau movement.Read More →
Manufacturers and designers recreated some ancient Egyptian and Roman glassmaking processes in the early 20th century.Read More →
Henry van de Velde was a Belgian architect, industrial designer, painter and art critic. He worked in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.Read More →
Aubrey Beardsley, an influential illustrator of the Art Nouveau period, captivated the public with his erotic and intricate artwork, but faced tragic backlash.Read More →
Armand Point, a French Symbolist painter, was influenced by Italian Renaissance art and later turned to full-fledged Symbolism, denouncing realism. He also founded Atelier de Haute-Claire.Read More →
Rudolf Hammel, an influential Viennese designer and educator, specialised in silverware, blending functional design and artistic expression during the Art Nouveau movement.Read More →
Charles Plumet (1861-1928) was a French artist, decorator, and ceramist known for his functionalist approach to architecture and his influential Art Nouveau designs.Read More →
Imperishable Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry. “A new, imperishable beauty,” was how the artist and architect Henry van de Velde described it. European Art Nouveau jewelry of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries embraced a new aesthetic characterized by sensuous forms, dramatic imagery and vivid symbolism. Read More →
“Designing Liners” examines ocean liner interior design history from the mid-nineteenth to the twenty-first century, highlighting societal changes and cultural reflections in this unique architectural study.Read More →
Clément Mère (1861 – 1940) was a French painter and furniture builder known for Art Nouveau style and intricate, geometric furniture designs.Read More →