Modern Style

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Modern Style is the British variant of Art Nouveau, characterized by its flowing organic lines, stylized floral motifs, and integration of decorative arts into architecture and design.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural style
art movement
design style
aimedAt breaking with historical revival styles
modernizing design
alsoKnownAs Art Nouveau
surface form: British Art Nouveau
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
designPrinciple total work of art
unity of structure and ornament
field architecture
decorative arts
graphic design
interior design
geographicFocus Britain NERFINISHED
Glasgow
London, England
surface form: London
hasCharacteristic asymmetrical compositions
emphasis on craftsmanship
flowing organic lines
integration of decorative arts into architecture
integration of furniture and interior design with architecture
ornamental detailing
stylized floral motifs
use of curvilinear forms
use of natural motifs
influencedBy Art Nouveau
Arts and Crafts movement
Japanese art
nature
movementPeriod early 20th century
late 19th century
partOf Art Nouveau
relatedTo Arts and Crafts movement
Glasgow Style
Art Nouveau
surface form: Jugendstil

Modernisme
styleFamily Art Nouveau
surface form: European Art Nouveau
typicalMotif flowers
stylized plants
vines
whiplash curves
usedIn book illustration
commercial architecture
domestic architecture
furniture design
metalwork
stained glass
textile design

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Art Nouveau alsoKnownAs Modern Style