Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna explained

The Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna (English: First International Exposition of Modern Decorative Arts), held in Turin, Italy in 1902 (opened 10 May), was a world arts exhibition that was important in spreading the popularity of Art Nouveau design, especially to Italy. Its aim was explicitly modern: "Only original products that show a decisive tendency toward aesthetic renewal of form will be admitted. Neither mere imitations of past styles nor industrial products not inspired by an artistic sense will be accepted."^[1]

The chief architect was Raimondo D'Aronco who modelled his pavilions on those of Joseph Maria Olbrich in Darmstadt.^[2]

Numerous interiors were on display,^[3] including "A Lady's Writing Room" designed by Frances MacDonald and Herbert MacNair^[4] of the Glasgow School.

See also

• Turin International (1911)
• The International Expo of Sport (1955)
• Expo 61
• List of world's fairs

References

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Notes and References

1. Richard A. Etlin, "Turin 1902: The Search for a Modern Italian Architecture," The Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts, vol. 13, Stile Floreale Theme Issue (Summer, 1989), pp. 94–109.
2. Book: Pelle . Kimberley D . John E . Findling . Encyclopedia of World's Fairs and Expositions. McFarland & Company, Inc. 978-0-7864-3416-9 . 169 . Torino (Turin) 1902.
3. Book: Pelle . Kimberley D . John E . Findling . Encyclopedia of World's Fairs and Expositions. McFarland & Company, Inc. 978-0-7864-3416-9 . 169 . Torino (Turin) 1902.
4. Web site: Liverpool museums - A Lady's Writing Room, Turin, 1902. 12 June 2011.