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Sex and Sensibility: The Allure of Art Nouveau poster

Sex and Sensibility: The Allure of Art Nouveau

A look at how the Art Nouveau movement flourished in the burgeoning cities of Europe at the end of the 19th century.

2012 HD 60min United Kingdom English
Stephen Smith
Documentary
art art nouveau
S1E1 - Paris
2012-03-22

The delicious objects of Parisian Art Nouveau are explored by cultural correspondent Stephen Smith. Uncovering how the luscious decorative style first erupted into the cityscape, Stephen delves into the citys Bohemian past to learn how some of the 19th centurys most glamorous and controversial figures inspired this extraordinary movement Revealing the story behind Alphonse Muchas sensual posters of actress Sarah Bernhardt, looking at the exquisite jewellery designer Renee Lalique and visiting iconic art nouveau locations such the famous Maxims restaurant, the programme builds a picture of fin-de-siecle Paris. But Smith also reveals that the style is more than just veneer deep. Looking further into the work of glass maker Emile Galle and architect Hector Guimard, he sees how some of art nouveaus stars risked their reputation to give meaning and purpose to work they thought could affect social change.


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