Art Nouveau, or "new art" in French, is an architectural and artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century and lasted through World War II. Known for its flowing lines, organic forms ...

As trends steer towards more eclectic and characterful looks, we are more than ever looking to the past for interior design ...

Do you ever look at a work of art and wonder, how did the person behind it think? We always want to feel closer to the artists we admire.

In 1894, the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt (1845–1923) tapped the Parisian studio Lemercier to create a last-minute poster for her production of Gismonda. The assignment fell to Czech artist ...

Transcendence is built into the very essence of art which, at its best, is never limited to a single time, place or culture, ...

René Lalique was a seminal French glass designer known for his Art Nouveau and Art Deco perfume bottles, chandeliers, vases, and jewelry. Widely revered and influential in the decorative arts, Lalique ...

Series which looks at how the Art Nouveau movement flourished in the burgeoning cities of Europe at the end of the 19th century ...