1890-1920
Art Nouveau

Undulating asymmetrical line, often taking the form of flower stalks and buds, vine tendrils, insect wings, and other delicate and sinuous natural objects; the line may be elegant and graceful or infused with a powerfully rhythmic and whiplike force.objects of personal adornment prized for the craftsmanship going into their creation and generally for the value of their components as well.
The material taken from the animal world, in a natural or processed form, constituted the actual adornment, whereas vegetable fibres served as its support.

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