When I think of Art Nouveau, I think of Alphonse Mucha and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. However, they were certainly not the only artists who excelled in this delicate and intricate style.

Ironically, much of the Art Nouveau that survives was never meant to last. It was popular in ephemera–magazines, posters, and calendars.

Let’s take a look at some examples from lesser-known artists:

 

 

I’m curious about this book. Has anyone read it?

 

This is a really beautiful cover. It looks like the Paris metropolitan

 

 

And finally an unusually dark topic…