Art Nouveau Teacher Resources

Students examine the artwork of Gustav Klimt and other artists that created in the Art Nouveau style. They measure out a large kite shape on a sheet of acetate and use Crayola Window Markers to create Art Nouveau patterns on their kite.

Students create an elegant drawing in the ornamental, decorative and luxurious style of Klimt. After viewing a Powerpoint presentation, students create several patterns on scratchboards.

Kiln-glazed ceramics not an option? Kids can create their own art nouveau tiles using ceramic bisque tiles. The packet includes a video to prepare and inspire your artists, as well as detailed directions for various age groups, a...

Students study the design elements of Art Nouveau, its sources and development. They create art projects in ceramics and glass that exemplify the focus of Art Nouveau as a decorative style.

Art is a form of expression that can be controversial, obtuse, and completely driven by the political and social times. Explore Nouveau Realism and Pop Art, which exemplify the nature of modern thought and expression. This visually rich...

Discover stories about women's history in beautiful stained glass windows. The second in a three-part series teaches scholars about a famous artistic style of stained glass windows and the influential women that used art to impact...

The work of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is used to inspire kids to create their own mixed media works. Although designed for the special education classroom, the activity is sure to inspire all kids.

Students discuss how color construct meaning in art. They will demonstrate a technical knowledge and creative use of formal elements and principals of design. Students then discuss the way their selection of color contributed to their work.

Students study the history of stain glass. In this stain glass lesson, students select an art period and research the use of glass during that time. Students create a picture presentation of stained glass pictures from their town....

Exhibition of art nouveau artwork, glass, jewelry, decorative designs, furniture and furnishings, and architecture.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the earky twentieth century art movement Art Nouveau. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.

Artcyclopedia gives a brief overview of what Art Nouveau is. Also it contains a chronological listing of Art Nouveau artists with links to find out more about each artist.

This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.

All you wanted to know about Art Nouveau can be found on this page, or on the links provided.

This site gives the definition of Art Nouveau along with examples (pictures and descriptions).

This site contains a short explanation of Art Nouveau Glass from the Glass Encyclopedia.

This lesson will examine the architecture of Art Nouveau. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Art Nouveau Architecture."

This lesson will examine the role of decorative arts within Art Nouveau. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Decorative Arts and Art Nouveau."

This lesson will examine the characteristics of the aesthetic movement known as Art Nouveau or "The New Style". It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Art Nouveau Visual Art."

Excerpt taken from "The Bulfinch Guide to Art History". These paragraphs describe Art Nouveau and give a little history.

This site offers a brief overview of Art Nouveau as well as several Art Nouveau links.

Summaries of the characteristic elements of style and materials used by the leading art nouveau designers and manufacturers of the period.

Click on any image to enlarge. There are 2 different galleries at this site. Be sure to see both.