Exploring Design Styles from History:

Art nouveau

The StyleThe style known as Art Nouveau is characterised by decorative

features, flowing lines based on natural forms, and a dreamy mood, which isn't troubled by

the harsher aspects of life.

influences

Katsushika Hokusai 1760-1849

William morris 1834-1896

Architecture

Entrance to the Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris

Art Nouveau - or 'Jugendstil' (youth style) in German - typography, applied to a

brewery sign

The "Cifrapalota", Hungary

Posters

An advertisement for the Art Nouveau gallery "La Maison Moderne" by Manuel Orazi

Modern graphic

designers have

adopted this style

to create a certain mood

Now try creating your own Art

Nouveau-style poster with a current-day

subject (e.g. To advertise an

electronic gadget, etc.)