10 Remarkable Art Nouveau Buildings Mastered by Gaudí
Art Nouveau was a distinctive art movement and an international style that influenced all waves of art and architectural design in the late 19th century. The alluring style was inspired by the preceding art movement Arts and Crafts, which started shortly before Art Nouveau.
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Art Nouveau can be found in all types of projects; posters, illustrations, jewelry, architecture, and interior design. The latter two aspects were ruled by high-profile architects of the time, including the well-known Antoni Gaudi, Otto Wagner, Victor Horta, and Jules Lavirotte.
What are the characteristics of Art Nouveau"
Asymmetrical shapes.
Extensive use of arches and curved forms.
Curved glass.
Curving, plant-like embellishments.
Mosaics.
Stained glass.
Japanese motifs.
Otto Wagner, Majolikahaus, façade detail, 1888-89, Vienna, Austria.
Antoni Gaudi and Art Nouveau
Portrait of Antoni Gaudi?. Image by Pau Audouard Deglaire.
Needless to say, Antoni Gaudi was a leading contributor to bringing Art Nouveau into his own country and creating Spain’s own interpretation of the art movement; Modernisme. The Catalan architect and pioneer of 19th-century architecture studied structure to integrate it with all types of knowledge he took an interest in; nature, religion, architecture, and modern art.
The architect is most known for the unfinished La Sagrada Familia?an architectural monument with some interesting and captivating facts behind...
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