Around the turn of the 20th century, a new art style appeared which took its inspiration from nature. No other work documents so extensively and accurately the full range of Art Nouveau ironwork like this one does. Derived from now unavailable sources, this new anthology depicts the enduring qualities of both the design and its constructive material. 137 detailed photos of gates, railings, balconies, doorways, staircases, lampposts, etc. are accompanied by detailed captions which provide building, city, architect and designer of the ironwork. Designers, architects, artists, collectors and readers unfamiliar this art will love this book.