Art Nouveau and Historical Context in France and Belgium

This set of flashcards covers vocabulary related to the Art Nouveau movement and its historical context in France and Belgium.

Industrialism

A period of social and economic change that transformed France in the late 1800’s.

Eiffle Tower

A landmark built in Paris for the 1889 World's Fair, symbolizing France's industrial prowess.

Art Nouveau

An artistic movement between 1890 and 1910 characterized by organic forms and a rejection of historicism.

Maison de l’Art Nouveau

A gallery opened by Siegfried Bing in 1895 that featured Art Nouveau artists.

Curvy whiplash

A design characteristic of Art Nouveau prevalent in Belgium and France.

Victor Horta

A Belgian architect credited as a leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement.

Hector Guimard

A French designer known for his work in Art Nouveau, particularly the Paris Metro entrances.

Total Style

The concept of unifying fine arts, crafts, and architecture into a cohesive design.

Secession Movements

Art movements across Europe aiming to break away from traditional forms, prominent in Art Nouveau.

L’Art Moderne

A journal in which the term 'Art Nouveau' first appeared, critical for the movement's identification.