At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, an international artistic movement developed: it became known as Art Nouveau in France and Belgium, Modern Style in Great Britain, and Modernism in Spain. Reacting against academicism, artists sought a comprehensive coherence between the artwork, its function, and its exhibition space. They drew their inspiration from nature, reproducing fluid, organic lines and employing new techniques and materials developed by industry. This new style permeated all fields: architecture, painting, furniture, graphic design, jewelry, and more. Discover in this book the leading figures of this movement: Henry Van de Velde, Antoni Gaudí, Hector Guimard, Émile Gallé, René Lalique, Fernand Khnopff, and Toulouse-Lautrec. A true immersion into the artistic innovation of the early 20th century.