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Word: behren (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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These dangers of Nouveau decoration, unessential detail and "beautification," can be found throughout the works of the minor artists who derived their inspiration directly from the decorative school. Not only is Peter Behren's The Kiss a shamelessly mawkish print, but almost the entire picture surface is covered by the grotesque stylized tresses of the lovers' hair...

Author: By Ian Strasfogel, | Title: Art Nouveau | 6/1/1959 | See Source »

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