The Fascination Of Art Nouveau Grand Pianos: Decorative curves, surfaces decorated with floral ornaments and abandonment of symmetry: these are elements of Art Noveau, also termed in German as Jugendstil, a new artistic style which transformed everyday articles into artistic objects. The intention was to incorporate art into everyday life. Here it was the decorative arts which came into their own. This approach was also appreciated by the craftsmen at Schimmel which prompted the design of this piano.