art nouveau
noun
art nou·veau
ˌär(t)-nü-ˈvō 
often capitalized A&N
: a design style of late 19th century origin characterized especially by sinuous lines and foliate forms
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Ferrell’s aesthetic, like her music, is a singular blend that joins past with present: 19th century carnival-core, art nouveau huntress, cosmic cowgirl, anime pixie and futuristic Las Vegas showgirl.
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Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Cheval Blanc Tucked inside an art nouveau department store, Cheval Blanc is one of Paris’ premiere properties for discerning travelers.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
Chartreuse celebrates classic French cooking and glamour with a dining room inspired by the Parisian metro’s art nouveau stations and Coco Chanel’s designs.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
Budapest, Hungary Go for: a fresh take on the 150 year-old city
W Budapest
Renowned for its architecture, the Hungarian capital is home to everything from art nouveau and neoclassical to gothic and baroque, with the Blue Danube connecting it all like a ribbon.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023
And for history buffs, go behind the scenes on a heritage tour of the 19th century art nouveau style building and see the beautiful stained glass coupole up close.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Kayak tours range from two-hour art nouveau tours that stay close to the town, right through to all-day trips for the more adventurous that combine kayaking with hiking.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Camera-ready with art nouveau swirls; glossy marquetry; and shades of mint and classic racing green, the whimsical space is named after a Greek god who was transformed into a swan.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
Highland Park, Illinois Courtesy image The George Maher–designed Emil Rudolph Residence is also known as the Tulip House, for its art nouveau floral motif.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 19 Feb. 2023
Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Cheval Blanc Tucked inside an art nouveau department store, Cheval Blanc is one of Paris’ premiere properties for discerning travelers.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
Chartreuse celebrates classic French cooking and glamour with a dining room inspired by the Parisian metro’s art nouveau stations and Coco Chanel’s designs.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
Budapest, Hungary Go for: a fresh take on the 150 year-old city
W Budapest
Renowned for its architecture, the Hungarian capital is home to everything from art nouveau and neoclassical to gothic and baroque, with the Blue Danube connecting it all like a ribbon.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023
And for history buffs, go behind the scenes on a heritage tour of the 19th century art nouveau style building and see the beautiful stained glass coupole up close.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Kayak tours range from two-hour art nouveau tours that stay close to the town, right through to all-day trips for the more adventurous that combine kayaking with hiking.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Camera-ready with art nouveau swirls; glossy marquetry; and shades of mint and classic racing green, the whimsical space is named after a Greek god who was transformed into a swan.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
Highland Park, Illinois Courtesy image The George Maher–designed Emil Rudolph Residence is also known as the Tulip House, for its art nouveau floral motif.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 19 Feb. 2023
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“Art nouveau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20nouveau. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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