Art Nouveau: Objects and Artifacts Cook was a man of

Cook was a man of great intelligence and unbounded curiosity

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Each will bring to pianists and their listeners a moving encounter with the genius of this towering musical personality

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Art Nouveau: Objects and Artifacts Cook was a man ofA revolutionary reaction to the eclectic historical styles of nineteenth century art, the turn of the century Art Nouveau movement drew much of its inspiration from nature. Applying its sinuous, curvilinear motifs to the decorative arts, graphics, architecture, sculpture, and painting, artists and crafters attempted to create a style suitable for a "modern" age. This treasury of rare Art Nouveau decorative ornaments offers an unusual selection of the