Art Nouveau International and National Styles in Europe
Art Nouveau International and National Styles in Europe by Jeremy Howard, published by Manchester University Press in 1996, offers a critical survey of the Art Nouveau movement across Europe. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English, exploring the diversity of this artistic style from Paris to Prague, including insights into Eastern Europe. The book is structured by country and highlights the emergence of Art Nouveau, detailing the unique interpretations of the style in various nations.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of the political and cultural contexts that shaped Art Nouveau, along with specific visual characteristics and notable artists and designers. The text covers countries such as Belgium, Spain, Britain, Austria, Hungary, and Russia, examining contributions from both renowned figures like Gaudi and Mucha, as well as lesser-known artists. With a bibliography and glossary included, this book serves as a useful introduction to the history and criticism of Art Nouveau, making it a valuable resource for those interested in art and design from the late 19th century to 1945.
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This critical survey of the Art Nouveau movement reveals the diversity of this style across the breadth of the European continent. With the inclusion of Eastern Europe and the full range of artistic media, the book shows how this movement changed the face of European art and design from Paris to Prague. Clearly structured by country, it traces the emergence of Art Nouveau, highlighting the particular interpretations of the style in each country. Countries covered include: Belgium; Spain; Britain; Austria; Hungary; and Russia. Each chapter contains sections on political and cultural contexts, specific visual characteristics and key artists and designers. It analyzes the contribution of both well-known artists and designers such as Gaudi; Van de Velde; Mackintosh; and Mucha, and brings to light many others whose contributions have been largely inaccessible. With a bibliography and glossary, this text should provide a useful introduction to this subject.
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