Lexical entry

アールヌーボー

aarunuuboo

An artistic style characterized by flowing, ornamental lines.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoCompoundSource: French

Meaning

A late 19th- to early 20th-century decorative style used in architecture, design, and art. It is known for organic curves and elaborate ornamentation.

decorative art style
architecture and design term

Examples

Example Sentences

アールヌーボーの特徴は、植物をモチーフにした優雅な曲線にあります。

The characteristics of Art Nouveau lie in its elegant curves inspired by plant motifs.

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パリの地下鉄の入り口には、アールヌーボーの傑作が今も残っている。

Masterpieces of Art Nouveau still remain at the entrances of the Paris Metro.

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彼はアールヌーボーのポスターを部屋に飾っている。

He has an Art Nouveau poster hanging in his room.

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アールデコ

A decorative style from the early 20th century.

アールブリュット

Raw art created outside the academic tradition by self-taught individuals.

Evidence and Provenance

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