ART NOUVEAU

Question 1

Art Nouveau (French for “_____”) was an international
style of art, architecture, and applied arts that flourished
between 1890 and 1910, peaking around 1900.

Answer 1

NEW ART

Question 2

KEY ELEMENTS / CHARACTERISTICS

Answer 2

*Organic, flowing lines (sometimes called “whiplash curves”)
*Nature-inspired motifs: vines, flowers, insects, and animals
*Asymmetry and stylized forms
*Integration of fine arts with applied arts (furniture, textiles, etc.)
*Use of new materials like iron, glass, and ceramic in decorative ways
*Emphasis on craftsmanship and unity of design (architecture + interior + furniture)

Question 3

Considered one of the pioneers of Art Nouveau architecture.

Answer 3

Victor Horta (Belgium)

Question 4

widely recognized as the first true Art Nouveau building, featuring open-plan interiors, floral ironwork, curved lines, and skylights that flood the space with natural light.

Answer 4

Hôtel Tassel, Brussels (1893)

Question 5

A visionary Spanish architect known for his imaginative and highly symbolic buildings that merge nature, religion, and Catalan culture.

Answer 5

Antoni Gaudí (Spain)

Question 6

A surreal residence with a wavy façade, mosaic tiles, and bone-like balconies

Answer 6

Casa Batlló (1904–1906)

Question 7

Brought Art Nouveau to everyday urban life in Paris.

Answer 7

Hector Guimard (France)

Question 8

Iconic cast-iron and glass structures with undulating lines and stylized botanical details

Answer 8

Paris Métro Entrances (1899–1904)

Question 9

Became the face of Art Nouveau illustration through his elegant posters of beautiful women surrounded by intricate floral and ornamental patterns.

Answer 9

ALPHONSE MUCHA (Czech Republic)

Question 10

A commercial poster
showcasing a woman with
flowing hair, ornate patterns,
and floral backgrounds.

Answer 10

Alphonse Mucha – Job Cigarette Papers Poster (1896)

Question 11

A desk with orchid-shaped legs
and marquetry depicting flower
petals. Majorelle’s pieces are
known for being both functional
and sculptural.

Answer 11

Louis Majorelle – Orchid Desk (1900)

Question 12

This iconic table showcases natural motifs,
especially insects and plants. Gallé, a master of
marquetry and glass, crafted this wooden piece
with detailed inlays of dragonflies and floral
patterns.

Answer 12

“Dragonfly” Table by Émile Gallé (1900)

Question 13

Around 1898 French architect and furniture
designer Hector Guimard created this chair
for Castel Béranger, a new apartment building
in Paris.

Answer 13

Armchair by Hector Guimard