Curves or angles? Art Nouveau vs Deco

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Curves or angles? 👀
Nouveau flows, Deco snaps.
Look at the silhouette.
Whiplash curves feel Nouveau; stepped symmetry feels Deco.
Then scan the motifs.
Flowers, vines, insects = Nouveau. Chevrons, sunbursts, zigzags = Deco.
On a walk, spot the finish ✨
Wood, stained glass, and iron lean Nouveau; chrome, lacquer, and black and gold lean Deco.

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