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Art Nouveau

Friday, April 30th, 2010

The term Art Nouveau comes from the famous”L’Art Nouveau” shop in the Rue de Provence in Paris, France. This “New Art” spread across the European continent and arrived in the United States in time to add its unique artistic elements and asymetrical ornamentations t0 the ostentatious remains of the Rococo revival of the 1800s.  The Art Nouveau style appeared in every facet of decorative art. In glassware Tiffany turneed the Art Nouveau concept into a commercial success that lasted well into the 20th century and created  a style that inspired other American  artists and designers for decades. Furniture, Lamps, Bronzes, jewelry and even automobiles were designed within the realms of its dictates. There are many wonderful examples of Art Nouveau available today’s collector allowing them to choose one or more  areas that may hold special interest.