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
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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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
However, guests are welcome to add on any of the excursions that are on offer during the Coastal Express’ port calls, which include a walking tour of Ålesund’s art nouveau architecture and a bike tour of Trondheim.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 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
Taking the overall visual aesthetic to a whole other realm of luxurious gothic in its art nouveau, the Tiffany’s archive was opened up for the production’s use, a rarity for a Hollywood production.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
However, guests are welcome to add on any of the excursions that are on offer during the Coastal Express’ port calls, which include a walking tour of Ålesund’s art nouveau architecture and a bike tour of Trondheim.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 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
Taking the overall visual aesthetic to a whole other realm of luxurious gothic in its art nouveau, the Tiffany’s archive was opened up for the production’s use, a rarity for a Hollywood production.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Art nouveau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20nouveau. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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