Paul Hankar

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Paul Hankar born?December 11, 1859, Belgium
2. When did Paul Hankar die?January 17, 1901, Belgium
3. What is the primary career?Architect and furniture designer
4. What is the artistic movement?Pioneering figure and innovator in the Art Nouveau style

Art Nouveau: An international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts, popular between 1890 and 1910, characterized by organic, flowing lines.
Architectural Integration: The practice of designing buildings and their interior elements, such as furniture, as a unified artistic whole.
Organic Forms: Design elements and motifs derived from natural shapes, such as plants, flowers, insects, and flowing water, emphasizing asymmetry and sinuous curves.