The city of Barcelona is filled with wonderful examples of art nouveau . Here's a taste of it, an entrance in the central Paseo de Gracia, perhaps Barcelona's most elegant avenue and one of the best architectural walks in the city . I would have only had a shy peek but the blogger in me had the camera ready and didn't hesitate to walk in and take some pictures. Click to enlarge, the details are beautiful.
This door was found to the right of the entrance, before the steps:
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Note to self: Art nouveau flourished in a number of European countries, many of which developed their own names for the style. Art nouveau was known in France as style Guimard, after French designer Hector Guimard; in Italy as the stile floreale (floral style) or stile Liberty, after British art nouveau designer Arthur Lasenby Liberty; in Spain as modernisme; in Austria as Sezessionstil (secession style); and in Germany as Jugendstil (youth style). These diverse names reflect the widespread adoption of the movement, which had centres in major cities all over Europe—Paris and Nancy in France; Darmstadt and Munich in Germany; Brussels, Belgium; Glasgow, Scotland; Barcelona, Spain; Vienna, Austria; Prague, Czech Republic; and Budapest, Hungary. Source
Very beautiful ! I am like you wherever I go I look with my Blogger eyes and HAVE to take a picture !
ReplyDeleteI have to complain ! You forgot the most important Art Nouveau Architect Victor Horta !! "undoubtedly the key European Art Nouveau architect." Indeed, Horta is one of the most important names in Art Nouveau architecture, says Wikipedia, lol !
That is quite a gorgeous building! I love Art Neuvaux...And that is the name I always heard here in this country....!
ReplyDeleteThe details of this place are stunning, Mar!
Thanks for taking out the blogger in you and for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing architecture and how well you've captured this building.
Thanks also for sharing European architecture history too - interesting read!
Absolutely amazing! I always wonder about doors that have the handle in the MIDDLE... doesn't that make them a bit awkward to open?
ReplyDeleteThat is very beautiful. Barcelona seems to be such a rich city for architecture. I really must move it up on my list of places to visit!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to get there someday!
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful those pictures are. Whenever we are in Europe we visit the old cathedrals and town halls where various architecture can be viewed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Would be great to see for sure.
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Beautiful pictures! My friend Maysi went to the university in Barcelona. She lives in Palma de Mallorca. I am planning to visit one day - I can't wait! :-)
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful shots and an interesting post. I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteMar, i have 2 comments: when i come to your blog, you always have the most gorgeous pictures (you are very good at photography) and then i always learn something new. Es pura verdad! :)
ReplyDeletelast time we went through Barcelona in the summer of 2005, we only spent 5 hours +/- and I think we need to go back (in the very near future) and spend a lot more time exploring the city!
Very pretty! My friend Jen posted on her blog a quiz about Art Nouveau that is very funny. DD had a blast trying to figure out the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco...she did very well and of course she got all the cheese questions. (you've just gotta see the quiz to understand that.)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Art Nouveau and Art Deco are my favorite styles, and I love seeing examples like this.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are stunning. I'm going to have to share them with my hubby who is a HUGE fan of Art Nouveau. We have several coffee table books full of lovely examples. Now all we need is the coffee table! Have a great weekend. Here via Michele's today! (What a gal!)
ReplyDeleteI went to Barcelona 10 years ago and I have to admit it has some of the most stunning architecture I've ever seen. Beatiful photos too :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you overcame your shyness:) Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful architecture. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mar for sharing this with us! I like to learn always something new blogging! I'm not really knowledge of art and really I discover. the potos are super!
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