The Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna ( en, First International Exposition of Modern Decorative Arts), held in

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in 1902 (opened 10 May), was a world arts exhibition that was important in spreading the popularity of

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design, especially to Italy. Its aim was explicitly

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: "Only original products that show a decisive tendency toward aesthetic renewal of form will be admitted. Neither mere imitations of past styles nor industrial products not inspired by an artistic sense will be accepted." The chief architect was

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who modelled his pavilions on those of

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. Numerous interiors were on display, including "A Lady's Writing Room" designed by

Frances MacDonald Frances Macdonald MacNair (24 August 1873 – 12 December 1921) was a Scottish artist whose design work was a prominent feature of the Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) during the 1890s. Biography The sister of artist-designer M ...

and

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of the

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