Art Nouveau

1890–1910: International style of art, architecture & decorative arts. Inspired by natural forms & structures, particularly the CURVED lines of PLANTS & FLOWERS. Asymmetric, wavelike, flowing lines, dynamic, whiplash motifs,noodle style. Roots: Britain-floral designs of William Morris, Arts & Crafts movement, Pre-Raphaelite painters, 1880s British graphic artists, Japanese art, Glasgow School By 1910, a different style named ART DECO became popular. Art Nouveau & inspired sections