Art Nouveau Paper Patterns
Art Nouveau patterns are second in popularity only to Art Deco. The
swirling, curling, asymmetrical lines of Art Nouveau style are seen on
all of the paper patterns in this section. Art Nouveau was very popular
during the late 1890's and early 1900's, during the "Belle Epoque" era.
During WWI, the sweeping and curling lines of the Nouveau style became
more angular, symmetrical, and hard edged- effectively bringing in the
Art Deco design period.