The Allure of Art Nouveau pt2

Episode 2 of 3 'British Cities' - Stephen Smith examines the influence art nouveau had on British art and design. He explores the work of illustrator Aubrey Beardsley and architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, as well as delving into the careers of Mackintosh's wife Margaret MacDonald and artist and craftswoman Mary Watts. He also looks at how entrepreneur Arthur Liberty helped popularise the art nouveau style through his London department store. Tonight BBC4 9pm

Watch Eposide 1 on BBC iPlayer