Definition of «nouveau»

The term "nouveau" is a French word that means new or novel. It can be used to describe something that is modern, up-to-date, and innovative. In art history, it refers to an art movement characterized by bright colors and bold patterns.

Phrases with «nouveau»

Sentences with «nouveau»

  • Especially in the columns of Britain's mangier newspapers, the dung figured as an easily broadcast «African» element of the art of a black British painter whose other interests, from William Blake to cave painting to Art Nouveau decorative arts, merited less attention. (theguardian.com)
  • The campaign in New York's 19th Congressional District, pitting a plain - spoken, lifelong local resident against the polished, newly arrived husband of a Facebook founder, has drawn national attention — and an infusion of outside money — as a supposed tale of nouveau riche liberal ambition, real - estate excess and carpetbaggery run amok. (nytimes.com)
  • Eyene is a member of the scientific committee of Nouveau Musée National de Monaco led by Marie - Claude Beaud and committee member of the Frac (Fonds régional d'art contemporain) Reunion Island led by Béatrice Binoche. (biennalecasablanca.org)
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