Art Nouveau — A turn-of-the-century style unifying art and design through flowing asymmetrical lines inspired by plants and the body.

Art, era & culture

Art Nouveau

アール・ヌーヴォー

A turn-of-the-century style unifying art and design through flowing asymmetrical lines inspired by plants and the body.

How to recognise it

  • Flowing organic whiplash lines
  • Botanical ornament continuing through hair and clothing

Different from nearby terms

Unlike Art Deco, it is organic and asymmetrical rather than dominated by straight geometric repetition.

Words for AI

EnglishArt Nouveau character design, flowing botanical curves, asymmetrical organic ornament

日本語アール・ヌーヴォーの人物、流動する植物曲線、非対称な有機装飾