Definition: Art Nouveau is an international movement of architecture and the decorative arts at the turn of the 20th century. It is characterized by non-geometric plant and floral-inspired motifs, as well as highly-stylized, sinuous lines. It was a reaction to mass production and a return to handcraftsmanship and the human imagination. Designers in the movement include Charles Rennie Mackintosh, René Lalique, and Louis Comfort Tiffany,
Pronunciation: Art nu vo
Also Known As: Style nouille, Jugendstil, Stile floreale, or La Stile Liberty
Common Misspellings: Art Nuvo, Art Newvow
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Art Nouveau is an international movement of the decorative arts.