The Art Nouveau period was from 1890 to 1910 with Belgium and France leading the movement. During this time, design was inspired by nature due to a rejection of academics that was so common in the past. Many vines and free hand curves were used in the Art Nouveau period along with birds, flowers, and insects. One of the main designers during this period was Victor Horta. Not only was he an Art Nouveau designer but also a teacher and an architect. As the most influential designer during this time, many of his techniques included stenciled walls and ceilings, large glass windows, and nature inspired curved lines. The Horta House in Brussels is an extremely popular tourist place that displays Victor Hortas designs including furniture, glass work, and mosaics. A few other designers throughout this period were Henry Van de Velde with many famous chair designs including the Side Chair, Kessler Diplomats Chair, and Villa Esche Armchair. In France, Hector Guimard also designed a side table and chair. Although there were many influential designers during this period, all of them kept the same look in their overall schemes.
Past Photographs:
Henry Van de Velde Side Chair
Henry Van de Velde Kessler Diplomats Chair, detailed leg showing the free hand curve
The Horta House
Present Photographs:
Leiden Townhouse, Holland
Clapham House, London
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