The 1873 Vienna World’s Fair and Art Nouveau

Around 1860, trade with Japan began to develop. For three centuries Japan had been a country without contacts with other states. In 1873, it presented itself at the Vienna World’s Fair. European artists were particularly impressed by the Japanese woodblock prints. The large, monochrome coloured areas, the designs without perspective, and the floral motifs excited them and eventually led to the emergence of Art Nouveau. The objects from the World’s Fair can be found today at the Weltmuseum Wien, among other places. In this guided tour we will explore together the beginnings of Art Nouveau, which still inspires the public today.

Duration: 60 min.
Participation: € 6 (valid museum ticket required)
Tickets: available online or at the ticket office
Meeting Point: Hall of Columns