art nouveau

noun

art nou·​veau ˌär(t)-nü-ˈvō How to pronounce art nouveau (audio)
often capitalized A&N
: a design style of late 19th century origin characterized especially by sinuous lines and foliate forms

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But thanks to an idea from new executive chef Sergio Ledesma, Hotel Van Zandt recently transformed its lobby space into an inviting place for guests to gather, with living areas decked in artisanal and vintage furniture pieces, and a beautiful, art nouveau inspired cocktail bar and lounge. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Oakland Ballet’s production also features a lovely art nouveau set and brilliant worn by a cast of some 40 dancers. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024 The neo-gothic Château has eight hotel bedrooms, decorated in classic French style, with vintage chandeliers and art nouveau mirrors. Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2023 This huge three-bedroom penthouse has an open layout, architectural curves and angles, stone floors, art tiling, art nouveau–style cutout door, double-sided gas fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, chef's kitchen with cooktop island, and stairway access to a private garden. The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for art nouveau 

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, new art

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of art nouveau was in 1908

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“Art nouveau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20nouveau. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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