art nou·veau
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Definition of art nouveau
: a design style of late 19th century origin characterized especially by sinuous lines and foliate forms
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The result is a mélange of pieces that range in style from midcentury modern to art nouveau, featuring materials as varied as wicker, velvet, leather, brass, and resin. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "This Tete-A-Tete Is So Good, You'll Forget Your Sofa Existed," 27 Aug. 2019 The neoclassical palace has an impressive facade of columns and statuary, and inside, has a large number of religious icons and several unique art nouveau rooms. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "From Nazi Prisons to Cat Sanctuaries, Explore the Many Lives of These Russian Palaces," 19 Aug. 2019 Opened during the 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris, the Métro stops at a number of stations that feature original art nouveau entrances designed by Hector Guimard. — Robert Chg, National Geographic, "See why the world’s best subway lines are destinations unto themselves," 19 July 2019 The home itself was an art nouveau masterpiece, a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the City of Lights. — Jasmine Contomichalos, Vogue, "Inside The Vogue100's Whirlwind Couture Week Tour," 9 July 2019 Document the city’s visual feast of Gothic, baroque, art nouveau, and cubist architecture. — National Geographic, "Prague High School Photography Workshop," 17 June 2019 This magnificent building is an excellent example of the art nouveau architecture. — Greg Tepper, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Prague," 5 Oct. 2016 Set out on a walking tour to admire Ljubljana’s picturesque art nouveau architecture and notable landmarks, beginning with the intricate clock tower at Town Hall and winding through Prešeren Square, named for one of Slovenia’s great Romantic poets. — National Geographic, "Hiking the Alpe-Adria Trail through Austria, Slovenia, and Italy," 12 June 2019 In 1904, the whole city burned down, and the town was completely rebuilt in a hodge-podge, colorful art nouveau style. — Matt Hranek, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Visit Norway, According To Two Design Insiders," 3 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'art nouveau.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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art nouveau
noun
English Language Learners Definition of art nouveau
: a style of art, design, and architecture that uses curving lines and shapes that look like leaves and flowers
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