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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Our hungry bee with its scarab-like armour and art nouveau wings looks delighted with the cheeseball hors d’oeuvre offered in such an elegant establishment. —

New York Times Games, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025 Proprietor Julie Moriarty specializes in pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries — including Victorian, art deco, and art nouveau. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025 The 166 rooms evoke luxury from the Belle Époque era, with elements like decorative wall molding and art nouveau patterns adorning fabrics. —

Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025 Ljubljana’s old town, with its castle, cobblestone streets, and art nouveau architecture, offers a deep dive into history. —

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