art nouveau

noun

art nou·​veau ˌär(t)-nü-ˈvō 

variants often Art Nouveau

: a design style of late 19th century origin characterized especially by sinuous lines and foliate forms

Examples of art nouveau in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The temple is an architectural and geometrical masterpiece inside and out, an art nouveau celebration in form and symbol of Christianity and God’s creation through stone and light with the structure itself based on the architectural tradition of Byzantine and Gothic churches. —Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Villa Sarnia This historic art nouveau villa overlooks Lake Maggiore in the village of San Nazzaro. —Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026

Ask for suggestions on where to see art nouveau architecture, inquire about somewhere to watch the Olympics, mention Prague Spring—they’re game for conversation. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026

Upcoming collaboration with the Nelson Atkins Otero is also working on a collaboration with the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art for its new art exhibit featuring Czech artist Alphonse Mucha and the spirit of art nouveau. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee updated March 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, new art

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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