Art Nouveau - a term that immediately calls to mind a whole range of images. Both its lavishly ornamented facades and its furniture with curved lines and flowing motifs taken from the plant and animal worlds have been described many a time. Learn more about the era that gave birth to Art Nouveau. Immerse yourself in the eventful careers of its protagonists, men like Henry van de Velde and Gustav Klimt. Find out why Art Nouveau is just one of many names for the style. Discovering new angles of a well-known phenomenon ("literary Art Nouveau") and gaining suprising insights ("erotic Art Nouveau") makes this art book a treat for every reader.