Meaning of the word "Art Nouveau" in English
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Art Nouveau
US /ˌɑːrt nuːˈvoʊ/
UK /ˌɑːt ˈnuː.vəʊ/
Noun
an international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts, that was most popular between 1890 and 1910. A reaction to the academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of plants and flowers.
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The building's facade features intricate Art Nouveau designs.
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Many Parisian metro stations are famous for their Art Nouveau entrances.
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