Jugendstil was the German form of a popular artistic movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Long, flowing, asymmetrical lines and curves are a distinctive part of Jugendstil designs.
Jugenstil, known in Belgium, France, and the U.S. as art nouveau, became popular in Germany and Austria between 1895 and 1910. Young artists saw it as a way to shake off 19th-century traditions and invent something brand new. Jugenstil was freer than past art styles and featured lines echoing the natural shapes of flowers, vines, and butterfly wings. It was especially popular with graphic artists, architects, and interior designers. The German word Jugenstil means "youth style."