Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau was a philosophy or design concept that peaked from 1890 to 1905. The word Nouveau is french for "new" so art nouveau stands for New Art. Art Nouveau is not limited to architecture, as it can also be used in furniture design. It is as if you should incorporate art to your everyday life. Though the influence of Art Nouveau was seen worldwide, it was most commonly practiced in Europe. EUROPE. The design of art nouveau features soft, delicate, flowing lines. It is more of a woman's approach for design, as it is usually related to circles and soft shapes. Art Deco on the otherhand, is the complete opposite as it aims for straight geometric shapes.
Art Deco: Art Deco was a design trend that originated in Paris during the 1920's. It saw it's peak during the 1930's and carried on into the WWII era. Art Deco is not limited to just architecture (It spreads out to interior design, industrial design, and fashion to say the least). The concept behind Art Deco is to epitomize elegance, beauty, function and modernity. The use of geometric shapes and linear symmetry personified Art Deco (It was inspired by the geometric shapes of the pyramids of Egypt and the temples of the Aztecs). It is known for it's ornamental approach, as it was very dependent on it. More design concepts have been derived from Art Deco, such as Cubism and Futurism.
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