Book: Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs
Author: E. Bénézit (Emmanuel Bénézit)
Volume: 8
Page: 292
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Designer Antonio piazza
Antonio Piazza was an Italian sculptor who lived from the late 19th to the early 20th century (approximately 1875-1925).
His works often combine elements of Neoclassicism and Art Nouveau.
He is known for his marble busts and sculptures, often depicting female figures and the human form with an emotive, whimsical, and intriguing style.
Some of his works can be found in museums in Italy and France, such as the Montpellier Museum.
Among his sculptures are "Venus on a Wave" or "Nude Beauty," busts of "Pierrette," "Joan of Arc," and figures exploring mythology and classical beauty.
He is listed in the E. Benezit dictionary, Volume 8, page 292.
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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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