Viennese Secession and the Beginning of European Art Deco

The Viennese Secession marks a pivotal transition in decorative art, bridging the gap between Art Nouveau and the emergence of Art Deco. This study highlights how the Secession movement, particularly through its Vienna Workshop, synthesized diverse artistic forms into cohesive projects like the Purkersdorf Sanatorium and Palais Stoclet, exemplifying the Gesamtkunstwerk concept. While retaining elements of Art Nouveau's aesthetic, the movement shifted focus toward 'quality of life' and comfort, reflecting a pragmatic approach to decorating elite Viennese homes. The research emphasizes a notable evolution in artistic intent—from earlier modernist manifestos advocating for political engagement ('Art for the time') to a more self-referential stance ('Art never expresses anything but itself'), as articulated by key figures such as Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, and Gustav Klimt.

Dobrydneva, A. S. (2020). VIENNESE SECESSION AND THE BEGINNING OF EUROPEAN ART DECO. Concept: Philosophy, Religion, Culture, (4), 191–199. https://doi.org/10.24833/2541-8831-2019-4-12-191-199