ART NOUVEAU


Meaning of ART NOUVEAU in English

[ ˌα:(t) nu:'vəʊ ]

■ noun a style of decorative art and architecture characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves.

Origin

early 20th cent.: from Fr., lit. 'new art'.

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