E.A. Séguy, a French artist, created these prints of insects in the 1920s and sold them in pattern books to others who might use them for inspiration in coming up with designs for textiles or ...

From the petals of a flower to the wings of insects, and the natural elements called to them. Art Nouveau was fluid, easy-going, and there was a sense of harmony in the art that was produced.

Over a century after the movement began, Art Nouveau is still prevalent on Budapest city streets.

In design, the line between art and science isn't always clearly drawn. This has been true for centuries. One of the most influential figures in the art nouveau movement of the late 19th to early ...

She referred to the Art Nouveau master René Lalique, whose insect jewels often charmed and repulsed in equal measure. “Lalique did a lot of dragonflies mating,” Ms. Martinez said.

The swarm of insects reacts nervously but beautifully at the same time.’ In preparation for the project, the duo engaged in an intensive period of research into the natural world, looking at common ...

Burch took a trip to the past, drawing from art nouveau for a collection that was crawling with all sorts of creatures.

Art Deco is sleeker. The Explanation: Both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements emerged as reactions to major world events; the Industrial Revolution and World War I, respectively.