Art Nouveau, by S. Tschudi Madsen (World University Library, 1967), is a concise yet comprehensive study of the movement as an influential force in the arts.
Art Nouveau was a revolutionary style which for a brief period at the turn of the century inspired some of the most gifted artists and craftsmen in Europe and America. Reacting against the traditionalism of the nineteenth century it introduced a new feeling for space, a new cult of line and a new system of ornamentation which drew much of its inspiration from Nature. Though it was rapidly eclipsed as a fashionable style, the vogue for Art Nouveau in recent years bears witness to its continuing vigour and fascination.
In this book Dr Stephan Tschudi Madsen, a leading expert on Art Nouveau, examines its origins against the cultural background of the time. He gives a full description of its remarkable development in architecture and the applied arts – such as furniture, jewellery, wrought-iron work and glass – and discusses the influence of the style in painting and sculpture.
– S. Tschudi Madsen, Art Nouveau (World University Library, 1967), excerpt from the book description
The text is in English. The book is illustrated with photographs and drawings of the main works.
Our copy is in nice condition. The pages have underlines and markings, and the previous owner’s signature appears on the first flyleaf. The binding glue is fine. The covers show signs of toning and usual traces of use.
