Description
1967 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This vintage paperback edition of “Art Nouveau” by Stephan Tschudi Madsen offers a captivating exploration of the revolutionary art movement that swept across Europe in the late 19th century. Published in 1967, at the height of the counterculture era, this book provided a fresh perspective on the Art Nouveau style, which challenged traditional artistic conventions with its organic, flowing lines and naturalistic motifs.
Madsen’s scholarly yet accessible text delves into the origins and influences of Art Nouveau, tracing its roots in the Arts and Crafts movement and the desire for a modern aesthetic that reflected the rapid industrialization of the time. Richly illustrated with examples of architecture, furniture, glasswork, and graphic design, this volume showcases the movement’s iconic works by artists like Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, and Louis Comfort Tiffany.
While this copy bears the gentle patina of age, with minor wear and creasing on the cover and spine, the pages remain clean and the binding secure, ensuring a pleasurable reading experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike. A testament to the enduring allure of Art Nouveau, this book offers a window into a pivotal moment in art history, when artists sought to create a new, harmonious synthesis of art and nature.
