Over the years doing 'arty' courses in college I have discovered that nothing 'puts the cat amongst the pigeons' as readily as asking people if they prefer Art Nouveau or Art Deco. Of course - there are some people who like both - and others who see the link between them...but generally people seem to fall one side of the fence or the other.... and cannot or will not see the other point of view... (Perhaps they all just wanted a right ol' barney!!)

Anyway - just thought I would release the proverbial CAT!!....


Feel free to widen the discussion into art styles and periods in general.....