Poncelettype
Poncelettype is a term used to describe a specific style of late 19th and early 20th-century artistic and architectural ornamentation. It is characterized by the use of intricate, often geometric, patterns inspired by the work of the French mathematician and engineer Jean-Victor Poncelet. These patterns frequently feature interlocking shapes, star motifs, and complex tessellations, drawing heavily on concepts from projective geometry and advanced mathematical principles.
The Poncelettype aesthetic found its way into various decorative arts, including wallpaper, textiles, ceramics, and metalwork.
While not a formal art movement in itself, Poncelettype represents a distinct decorative trend that embraced