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1890-1910

Art Nouveau

An ornamental style featuring organic, flowing lines inspired by natural forms, intricate patterns, and elegant curves. The 'new art' of the late 19th century.

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Interactive Art Nouveau Demo

Origins & History

Art Nouveau emerged in the 1890s as a reaction against academic art and historicism. The movement sought to create a new style appropriate for the modern age, drawing inspiration from natural organic forms.

Key figures include Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Antoni Gaudí, and Louis Comfort Tiffany. The style appeared in architecture, furniture, jewelry, and graphic design, particularly posters and illustrations.

In digital design, Art Nouveau influences appear in luxury branding, cosmetics packaging, and decorative web elements. Its organic curves translate beautifully to SVG illustrations and CSS animations.

Key Characteristics

  • Organic, flowing curved lines
  • Nature-inspired motifs (flowers, vines, insects)
  • Intricate ornamental patterns
  • Whiplash curves and asymmetry
  • Harmonious integration of form and function
  • Elegant typography with decorative flourishes

Why This Demo Is Authentic

This implementation faithfully recreates the Art Nouveau through careful attention to typography, grid systems, color usage, and compositional principles documented in the original movement. Every design decision is grounded in historical research.

Style Guide

Color Palette
Typography

Playfair Display

Secondary: Cormorant Garamond

Art Nouveau typography features elegant serifs with organic flourishes. Letters often incorporate...

Grid

Organic flowing layouts with curved containers