Art Nouveau architecture responded to changing ideas about health and hygiene by incorporating elements of hygiene into its designs. For example, buildings were designed to maximize natural light and air circulation, as fresh air and sunlight were seen as crucial for good health. Curved, flowing lines were also popular in Art Nouveau architecture, as these designs were seen as more sanitary than the more intricate, ornate designs of earlier styles. Additionally, Art Nouveau buildings often included integrated plumbing and drainage systems, which helped to prevent the spread of disease by ensuring that waste was disposed of properly. Overall, Art Nouveau architecture was influenced by the emerging science of public health and sought to incorporate ideas and practices that would promote health and hygiene in the built environment.
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