Sex And Sensibility: The Allure Of Art Nouveau - 2012 - 7/10
Fine three part documentary on the Art Nouveau period.
Paris - England - Vienna. Lalique, Mucha, Beardsley, Klimt …
Host Stephen Smith shifts between droll and skeptical, presenting well known icons and half forgotten masterpieces.
It is remarkable how many buildings and interiors survive, especially in light of two world wars and the public losing interest in the style by the 1910s.
There was a resurgence of interest with the counter-culture 60’s and it has been with us since.
Not essential viewing, but superior to never-ending dramatic fare.