Daily Archives: February 21, 2010

The term Pre-Raphaelite, which refers to both art and literature, is confusing because there were essentially two different and almost opposed movements, the second of which grew out of the first. The term itself originated in relation to the Pre-Raphaelite … Continue reading →

Art Nouveau is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts (like canvas paintings )—that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century (1890–1905). The name ‘Art nouveau’ is French for ‘new … Continue reading →