The Essence of Art Nouveau

"This profusely illustrated book highlights the key elements of Art Nouveau, a groundbreaking style that swept across Europe and America at the turn of the last century and became a major influence on all art forms." "The Essence of Art Nouveau features short thematic sections and a selection of illustrations - some are well-known while others are previously unpublished - to provide the reader with the most essential elements of this style."--BOOK JACKET.