Art Nouveau is the name of a style in the field of architecture that originated from Europe and most parts of Northern Europe. The style emerged at the eve of World war One, it was the style that was mostly preferred by majority living in different states such as New York City, Paris and France. The idea was further developed in different books, articles, beautiful designs and wonderful shapes that attracted many of the viewers. The Art and Craft movement was pioneered by an English man known as John Ruskin who published many books on Art Nouveau. This influenced the spread of the idea positively and many cities adopted the style to decorate buildings and walls.Eventhough most of the people in 19th century appreciated nature, the style Art Nouveau was predominant in most cities, streets and walls although the style was not similar to each other regarding the citiesurban centers (Strieter, pp 21).
Which cities were decorated using the style
In Europe, the style was dominant in Paris where most of the artistic work was the order of the day. Paris acted as a host for world fair in 1900 to demonstrate Art Nouveau and this led to commissioning of Parisian art designer to design entrances for the subway system. In Brussels, which was also known as the center for development of art work, the style was commonly used in major buildings and walls. The city underwent many changes in design and Belgian designers such as Henry van de Velde and Gustave Bovy expanded the style by decorating Tassel house in Brussels making it a major town.
The style was also common in small cities such as Glascow in England through the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and other designers and consequently adopted in cities like Vienna, Munich, Turin, Chicago and New York. In Chicago for instance, Louis Sullivan did a great work in exposing the style by building sky scrappers that symbolized advancement in technology and modernity (Strieter, pp 44).
How is the style embraced in America
The style was highly welcomed in America even in times of economic depression and times policy modifications such as prohibitions. It was used to decorate bars, restaurants, ships, palaces, streets and amusement centers. The style is common in most cities such as Illinois, Chicago and Denver. On the positive side of the style, it has created job for most people who are interested in art work especially in Europe, North America and the rest of the world. It has increased tourism and advanced decoration of structures hence increased beautification of modern cities and structures (Strieter, pp 66).
Most noted buildings that are decorated using the style
Even though most buildings are decorated using different artistic works, few can be noted and grouped as modern attractive buildings. In Europe for instance, Empire State building, is one of the buildings that was well decorated and furnished to standard. It became one of the most expensive buildings and the most attractive of all in 19th century. Manhattan located along Lexington Avenue, was also well designed by William Van Alen in 1928 and hosts one of the best companies such as Chrysler motor company and major automobile companies hence making it an expensive place and a centre for trade. The style is even used in New York at One Wall Street the home of the Bank of New York. It is therefore evident that the style has expanded greatly and added great value to different buildings and structures allover Europe and America. It has also improved tourism sector in Europe, expanded trade and created employment through development of art work.
Which cities were decorated using the style
In Europe, the style was dominant in Paris where most of the artistic work was the order of the day. Paris acted as a host for world fair in 1900 to demonstrate Art Nouveau and this led to commissioning of Parisian art designer to design entrances for the subway system. In Brussels, which was also known as the center for development of art work, the style was commonly used in major buildings and walls. The city underwent many changes in design and Belgian designers such as Henry van de Velde and Gustave Bovy expanded the style by decorating Tassel house in Brussels making it a major town.
The style was also common in small cities such as Glascow in England through the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and other designers and consequently adopted in cities like Vienna, Munich, Turin, Chicago and New York. In Chicago for instance, Louis Sullivan did a great work in exposing the style by building sky scrappers that symbolized advancement in technology and modernity (Strieter, pp 44).
How is the style embraced in America
The style was highly welcomed in America even in times of economic depression and times policy modifications such as prohibitions. It was used to decorate bars, restaurants, ships, palaces, streets and amusement centers. The style is common in most cities such as Illinois, Chicago and Denver. On the positive side of the style, it has created job for most people who are interested in art work especially in Europe, North America and the rest of the world. It has increased tourism and advanced decoration of structures hence increased beautification of modern cities and structures (Strieter, pp 66).
Most noted buildings that are decorated using the style
Even though most buildings are decorated using different artistic works, few can be noted and grouped as modern attractive buildings. In Europe for instance, Empire State building, is one of the buildings that was well decorated and furnished to standard. It became one of the most expensive buildings and the most attractive of all in 19th century. Manhattan located along Lexington Avenue, was also well designed by William Van Alen in 1928 and hosts one of the best companies such as Chrysler motor company and major automobile companies hence making it an expensive place and a centre for trade. The style is even used in New York at One Wall Street the home of the Bank of New York. It is therefore evident that the style has expanded greatly and added great value to different buildings and structures allover Europe and America. It has also improved tourism sector in Europe, expanded trade and created employment through development of art work.
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