Pietro Fenoglio: The Florentine Soul of Art Nouveau Pietro Fenoglio (1865-1927) stands as a singular figure in the annals of Italian architecture and design—a testament to the fervent embrace of Art Nouveau ('Stile Liberty') during its formative years. Born in Turin, Italy, Fenoglio’s artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning intellectual currents of his time, quickly establishing him as one of the foremost champions of this revolutionary style before World War I gripped Europe. Unlike many architects of his era who adhered to classical ideals, Fenoglio possessed an innate fascination wit…