The Influence of Art Nouveau on Furniture Design: A Holistic Understanding of Interior Space
Abstract
This study examines the impact of the technological, social, and cultural transformations brought about by the Industrial Revolution in early 20th-century Europe on the understanding of art and design. The aim of the research is to evaluate the Art Nouveau movement, which emerged as a reaction against the monotony caused by mass production, within the context of architecture, interior design, and furniture design. A historical and descriptive method was employed, analyzing the interactions between the socio-cultural structure of the period, artistic movements, and modes of production. The findings indicate that Art Nouveau developed differently across various regions of Europe, shaped by local cultural dynamics, and that it dissolved the boundaries between art and craft through the use of organic forms inspired by nature. Furthermore, the study examines the iconic furniture pieces created by prominent artists of the period, included in the Art Nouveau furniture collection at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. The analysis reveals that furniture during this era was regarded not only as a functional object but also as a medium of aesthetic and artistic expression. In conclusion, Art Nouveau is identified as a pivotal movement that laid the foundations for modern design thinking.
Keywords
Art Nouveau, holistic interior architecture design, furniture
Ethical Statement
The article complies with national and international research and publication ethics. Ethics committee approval was not required for the study.
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