| HORTA | Victor, Belgian architect considered to be the originator of Art Nouveau (5) |
| IQBAL | Indian political leader generally regarded as the originator of Pakistan (5) |
| GAUDI | Spanish architect who was an exponent of art nouveau in Europe (1852-1926)(5) |
| THANE | Old landowner's article defending origins of art nouveau (5) |
| AUDIO | Sound part of art nouveau diorama (5) |
| AZTECS | Who are considered the originators of the Day of the Dead tradition? (6) |
| VICTORHORTA | Belgian architect and designer; a founder of the Art Nouveau movement (6,5) |
| GEORGETTEHEYER | English novelist (1902-74) regarded as the originator of the Regency romance genre (9.5) |
| LEVI | Forename of the originator of blue jeans in partnership with Jacob Davis; their 501 style first sold in the 1890s (4) |
| SCOTTJOPLIN | One of the originators of ragtime music, 1868-1917 (5,6) |
| CREATOR | The originator of core art (7) |
| TOVEJANSSON | Multidisciplinary artist and writer, she is the originator of the iconic "Moomin" characters, and lived out her retirement with her partner on a tiny Finnish island. |
| SISLEY | Alfred, 19th Century French painter who was one of the originators of Impressionism (6) |
| ARCHERS | What weapon users were the originators of the twofinger offensive gesture? (7) |
| EXHORTATORY | Strongly recommending former politician to retain Belgian architect |
| UVEA | The eyepiece of Art Nouveau? (4) |
| LIBERTY | Draper's son who founded an emporium synonymous with a style of Art Nouveau that is also noted for its iconic art print fabrics (7) |
| LALIQUE | French designer of Art Nouveau jewelry and glassware |
| BEARDSLEY | Aubrey ___, exponent of Art Nouveau (9) |
| BODIDDLEY | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer known as The Originator |
