Art Nouveau
[/ɑːrt nuːˈoʊ/]
nounmasculine
Art Nouveau
1. An international style of art, architecture, and design that emerged in the late 19th century, characterized by organic forms, flowing lines, nature-inspired motifs, and ornamental decoration
Art Nouveau architecture is recognizable by its flowing, curved lines and nature-inspired decorative elements.
A arquitetura Art Nouveau é reconhecível pelas suas linhas fluidas e curvas, além de elementos decorativos inspirados na natureza.
2. A decorative style emphasizing beauty, elegance, and the integration of art with everyday functional objects and buildings
The jewelry designer drew inspiration from Art Nouveau movements of the Belle Époque era.
A designer de joias se inspirou nos movimentos Art Nouveau da era da Belle Époque.
Art Nouveau represents a pivotal moment in design history, bridging the 19th and 20th centuries. In Brazil, it influences colonial and early republican architecture, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. In Portugal, it became closely associated with the national Modernismo movement. The style emphasized rejecting industrial mass production in favor of craftsmanship, making it culturally significant in discussions of artistic authenticity and design philosophy in both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking contexts.
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