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| This detail of a door decoration from a building constructed in the early 20th century in Milan, Italy, illustrates the stylistic themes associated with art nouveau. The handcrafted intricacy of the work reflects the reaction of art nouveau artists against the rise of machine-made designs. The soft features of the human face and the robust pattern of leaves illustrate the importance of naturalistic representation. Depictions of flora were so integral to the movement that in Italy art nouveau was also known as stile floreale (floral style). | ||||||
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