His architecture was very unique and most of his buildings can be found in the city of Barcelona, including his most well-known building, the Sagrada Familia church. Before we take a look at some examples of Art Nouveau architecture, let us learn a bit more about some of the architects who created these glorious monuments.Īntoni Gaudí (1852 – 1926) Artist’s Birth DateĪntoni Gaudí was born on the 25th of June 1852 and was considered to be the most prominent driving force behind the Catalan Modernism movement. However, there are still many exquisite examples of Art Nouveau houses and buildings that still exist today. Spanning over only a few decades, the style reached its peak just before the onset of World War I. The Art Nouveau period was relatively short-lived. The term Art Nouveau came from France and was named after the Maison de l’Art Nouveau, a gallery that featured works which all contained elements of nature-inspired motifs and flow. The style is known by different names depending on which country we are talking about, and can also be referred to as Jugendstil, Stile Floreale, Sezionstill, and many others. The vestibule of Castel Béranger Anthony Rauchen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsĪrt Nouveau could be seen in everything from the wallpaper to the silverware, as they wanted the experience to be entirely immersive. This was not exclusively used on the exterior of the Art Nouveau houses, but extended to the interior decoration and furnishings as well. These advances would lead to the addition of sculptural elements such as wrought iron and glass features into the architecture of the building itself. The architects of Art Nouveau houses were able to introduce exciting new concepts into architecture due to the advances made during the Industrial Revolution. The style is typified by a sense of movement and dynamism due to the asymmetrical shapes of the organic flowing lines. Artists of this movement incorporated modern technologies and materials into the construction of their works such as glass, ceramics, and iron. Although it began as an architectural movement, elements of the style were soon found in interior design, jewelry, glassware, and poster illustrations.Īrt Nouveau was a reactionary movement of artists and architects that were not satisfied with the academic historicism of architecture in the 19th century.
The style is highly inspired by the forms found in nature such as the organic flowing shapes of flowers, vines, and leaves. 4.2 What Are the Characteristics of Art Nouveau Architecture?Īrt Nouveau was a very short-lived movement that was popular in the United States and Europe between the years 18.4.1 Where Did Art Nouveau Architecture Come From?.2 The Architects of Art Nouveau Buildings.1.1 The Origins of Art Nouveau Architecture.
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