Eugenio Quarti was born in Italy in 1867. He is a central figure in the history of Italian design:
A leading figure of the Art Nouveau movement, known in Italy as "Stile Liberty" or "Stile Floreale."
He sought an aesthetic renewal through the integration of the arts and inspiration from nature.
He was characterized by the creation of unique pieces, commissioned by an elite clientele who appreciated exclusivity and quality.
Some awards received:
Grand Prix at the Paris Exposition of 1900.
Gold Medal in Turin in 1898.
Premio Reale and Gold Medal in Milan in 1906.
Knight of the Order of Merit for Labour in 1907.
Museums where his work can be seen:
Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
Museum of Decorative Arts of the Sforza Castle in Milan.
Fondazione Chiara e Francesco Carraro in Venice.
Wolfsonian Museum in Miami.
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Style Art Nouveau
The name "Art Nouveau" in French means "new art." It is also known as “Jugendstil” in Germany. In contrast, in Vienna and Italy it is called "Liberty".
It employs curvilinear designs with sinuous, asymmetrical lines, often based on plant forms, as well as stylized female silhouettes.
The style was used in architecture, interior design, glassware, jewelry, sculpture, painting, furniture, posters, and illustration.
New materials were introduced, such as opals and semi-precious stones.
The Art Nouveau style had its greatest momentum at the Universal Exposition of 1900 in Paris.
After that, it spread throughout Europe, the United States, and Australia.
In Paris, you can see the metro entrances, and in Belgium, its countless buildings.
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