Art nouveau architecture was a response to the industrial revolution in many ways. During the industrial revolution, there was a significant increase in mechanization and mass production, which led to a standardization of design and materials.
Art nouveau architects sought to break away from this standardization and mechanization by incorporating more natural forms and asymmetrical designs into their buildings. They were influenced by the organic forms found in nature, using sinuous curves and intricate patterns to create a new style that was both decorative and functional.
They also experimented with new materials, including iron, glass, and concrete, which were being produced in larger quantities due to the advances of the industrial revolution. This allowed them to create buildings with large, sweeping curves and intricate details that would have been difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional building methods.
Overall, art nouveau architecture was a reaction against the industrial revolution's impact on design, seeking to create a more natural, organic, and artistic approach to architecture that reflected the changing times.
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