By 1910, though, Art Nouveau as a mainstream style movement was all but gone. The beginning of the 20th century saw massive industrialization, and this ushered in the Art Deco period. Art Deco, with its angles and well-defined symmetry, is everything Art Nouveau isn't. As buildings took on a more up and down style, so art and jewelry followed.
Art Nouveau across disciplines. Following the ideal of Gesamtkunstwerk (literally 'total work of art'), the movement's mission was to achieve a synthesis of art forms, resulting in a harmonious and unifying design across a variety of disciplines. Artists worked in this style in the fine arts, in graphics and design, in architecture, in The simplest way to tell the difference between the two styles is to see whether the emphasis is on vertical lines or horizontal ones. Art Deco is typically vertical and embellished with zig-zags, chevrons, and other geometric motifs, while Art Moderne is typically horizontal with asymmetrical facades and massing, and often with curved edgesThe Biba aesthetic fused a 1960s nightlife aesthetic with Art Deco and Art Nouveau references. Image by contributor iconogenic. During the 1970s Art Deco was still a style commonly referenced by designers, who adapted the style to evoke luxury and glamor. In fashion magazines like Vogue, Art Deco-inspired clothing and makeup got a 1970s rock. 280 403 141 133 2 373 188 16
