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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The port town is also known for its gorgeous art nouveau architectural style and of course its gorgeous fjords and inlets. —

Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Club 33 is an exclusive dining venue, which is furnished with props from Disney films, original animation cels, and art nouveau design features. —

Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2024 Rob Carr / Getty Images The crowd of 6,000 watched and whooped as Kiefer and Scruggs were tracked by camera, walking together down the sweeping art nouveau staircase. —

Alexander Smith, NBC News, 28 July 2024 Original art nouveau elements have been thoughtfully reflected in its contemporary renovations, with the black and white marble floor, curved timber panelling and swish seating all setting the scene. —

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