Session 3 : Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau is an international art movement which influenced a style of art and is interpreted differently based on location. Art Nouveau is typically seen throughout decorative arts, applied art and architecture. It was commonly used for interior design, furniture, textiles, metal work and much more. Art Nouveau artists wanted to eliminate the barriers between major and minor arts.
 
In Glasgow the Art Nouveau movement was led by Charles Mackintosh, along with his wife and sister. They had been exploring with different mediums such as architecture, painting, interior design and furniture. Charles Mackintosh had then adopted a geomantic style which had an influence on multiple art and design movements. Some examples of Art Nouveau in Glasgow include the Glasgow school of art and the willow tearoom.
 
Over in Austria’s capital, Vienna, Art Nouveau was interpreted differently, with a big focus on architecture. Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos are two of the architects who had a key part in the Art Nouveau movement in Vienna. Marble and golden steel engravings where to statement pieces of the movement in Vienna. Some examples of Art Nouveau in Vienna include the secession building and the metro station Karlsplatz which was designed by Otto Wagner.
 
The Art Nouveau period in Nancy, France, also had a main focus on architecture, but using characteristics such as stained glass, ceramic décor and wrought iron work. There are over 250 Art nouveau building’s in Nancy, France, including banks, cathedrals and shops. One of the leading designers of the movement in Nancy was Emile Galle who was a glass artist who had an impact on the Art Nouveau movement.