Art Nouveau, which means “New Art” in French, is an artistic and design movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, roughly spanning from the 1890s to the early 1910s. It is characterized by its highly decorative and ornamental style, featuring sinuous, curving lines, organic forms, and a focus on natural motifs. Art Nouveau was a reaction against the academic art of the 19th century and sought to break free from traditional artistic conventions.