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Art Nouveau: 5 things to know about this artistic movement

1- It is emblematic of the Belle Époque. Art Nouveau emerged in Belgium and France at the end of the 19th century as a reaction against the dominant historical and academic style of the time. This artistic style, which spread to the United States, is symbolic of the Belle Époque, the period of re ...

05
Oct
2023

Alphonse Mucha: 5 things to know about his life and work

been reconstituted in a room of the Carnavalet Museum (dedicated to the history of Paris). It is exhibited there as an example of the floral style of Art Nouveau, with its plant motifs and real or mythical animals. 3- He is a major representative of Art Nouveau. Alphonse Mucha is one of the greatest ...

17
May
2023

The Samaritaine: a temple of luxury in Paris

ionized commerce by offering low and fixed prices, the possibility to handle and try out items, as well as consumer credit! In 1910, they inaugurated an Art Nouveau building designed by Frantz Jourdain, which was later joined by an Art Deco building designed by Henri Sauvage in 1928. Over the follo ...

23
June
2021

Vienna: visit the capital of Austria

numents and great architectural wealth, from the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral to the Baroque splendor of Schönbrunn Palace, via the Imperial Palace. Art Nouveau and contemporary architecture are also well represented. To follow in the footsteps of the famous Habsburg dynasty, visit the splendi ...

20
Apr
2009

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: a masterpiece in the making

milia construction site, the building was surrounded by fields. He was inspired by this landscape to develop in the basilica plant motifs in line with Art Nouveau. Copyright: Ad Meskens He also laid the foundations for Catalan Modernism, a style that broke away from the Gothic and experi ...

27
June
2022

In Conches-en-Ouche, the Museum of Glass dazzles visitors

s, stained glass and sculpture. An exploration of the thousand-year-old art of glass In its new setting, the museum offers a journey through time, from Art Nouveau glassworks to contemporary glass sculptures via Art Deco and the production of Biot's small factories! The creations of François ...

22
Aug
2022

Argelès-sur-Mer: why choose this destination on the Vermeille coast?

During your stay in the commune, don't miss the chateau de Valmy estate known for its Côtes du Roussillon and Muscat de Rivesaltes appellation wines. This Art Nouveau style castle, located in the heart of a park of hundred-year-old cedars, offers a magnificent view of the commune and the su ...

05
Oct
2022

Christmas travel: where to see the most beautiful Christmas trees in the world?

us Parisian department store is the largest in Europe. But it is also known for hosting a spectacular Christmas tree every December under its huge Art Nouveau dome. There is no shortage of space since this glass dome reaches 43 meters above the ground. The tree at Galeries Lafayette in Paris i ...

20
Dec
2022

What to do for Valentine's Day: 5 ideas for unusual getaways in Europe

a beautiful destination for a romantic getaway, but it's home to one of the most unique spas in the world, Bath and Barley! After admiring Brussels' Art Nouveau style buildings and visiting the Belgian Comic Strip Center, come relax by immersing yourself in a Belgian beer bath! This experience i ...

03
Feb
2023