Art Nouveau
Subtitle: International and National Styles in Europe (Critical Introductions to Art)
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: February 15, 1997
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780719041617
Subjects: Art Deco; Europe; Art & Art Instruction; Art; General; History - Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945); History - Neoclassical; Art / History / General; 19th century; 20th century; Art Nouveau; Art, European
Description: Clearly structured by country, it traces the emergence of Art Nouveau, highlighting the particular interpretations of the style in each region. Countries covered include Belgium, Spain, Britain, Austria, Hungary, Finland, Latvia, and Russia. Each chapter contains sections on political and cultural contexts, specific visual characteristics and key artists and designers.

Howard analyses the work of well-known figures such as Gaudi, Van de Velde, Mackintosh, and Mucha, and brings to light many others whose contributions have until now been largely inaccessible. With a full bibliography, glossary, and museum and gallery listing, the book provides a complete and fascinating introduction to this significant and ever-popular subject.