Art Nouveau

World of Art

by Alastair Duncan

Alastair Duncan, a recognized expert on the period, tells the story of the meteoric rise and fall of Art Nouveau, which began as a general reaction by young artists and designers to the stifling traditionalism and revivalism of the mid-nineteenth-century fine and decorative arts. The "new art" first made itself felt around 1895, in architecture, furniture, glass, ceramics and the other applied arts, and fell into eclipse after World War One, until its rediscovery in the 1960s. The author recounts the history of this important modern movement in detail, introducing the main personalities - Galle, Lalique, Tiffany and others - and relating their aims and accomplishments to the background from which the movement emerged.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art Design

216 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1994

Reviews

[Khanh · Rating 3 out of 5]

honestly i do want to come back to this. very brief summaries of the works of roughly 100 artists in 200 pages, pictures included. i skimmed through it for an essay i have due in 3 days <3

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

c1994: I can't add to the review by Antiques Bulletin ie "A most excellent book...at a highly affordable price" Some great examples are illustrated and really contains what an amateur needs to know. The book covers architecture, Funiture, glass, and objets d'art amongst others. Recommended for the enthusiast.

[Utrillo Kushner · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ceramics chapter totally saved this book. Lalique rules.

[Alexander Páez · Rating 2 out of 5]

No he entendido apenas nada. No se si es culpa mía o del libro.

[Cyblogs · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good as an introduction, but it is very short so it doesn't always go into depth. Has lots of photos and pictures.