Stunning Art Deco Family Home in a Prime Location! Nestled in the heart of Devonport, 111 Percy Street is a rare gem that stands as a testament to the enduring allure of Streamline Moderne Style. “Imina,” a masterpiece crafted in 1950 by the esteemed architects Freak & Cole, seamlessly captures ...
Read More »Jaroslav Hasek House (1930-31) in Jablonec nad Nisou
The villa was built for the successful Jablonec costume jewellery exporter Jaroslav Hásek and his family. The inspiration for it came from the Wohnung und Werkraum (WUWA) exhibition in Bratislava where he was intrigued by the design of a family home by the architect Heinrich Lauterbach. Lauterbach designed two family ...
Read More »WJR RADIO TRANSMITTING BUILDING
The WJR Radio Transmitting Building was built when the radio station moved its transmitting facility from its original location at Sylvan Lake to Riverview. This location was considered a great improvement because its flat terrain would be ideal for radio wave propagation. It was also eight miles closer to Detroit ...
Read More »Crețulescu Palace
Palatul Crețulescu (also known as Palatul Kretzulescu) is a historical Neo-Gothic palace located near Cișmigiu Park in Bucharest, sector 1, located on the side facing Știrbei Vodă Street, at number 39. Elena Kretulescu (1857-1930), descendant of two great boyar families, the daughter of Maria Filipescu and the nobleman Constantin Kretzulescu, ...
Read More »CAN YOU DISTINGUISH ART NOUVEAU AND ART DECO? (TEST YOUR SKILLS)
CAN YOU DISTINGUISH ART NOUVEAU AND ART DECO? (TEST YOUR SKILLS) Art Nouveau is based on the agile, the fluid, on the movement provided by curves and asymmetry. Art Deco seems obsessed with geometric shapes, with straight lines and angles, with mass and symmetry as constant values. But there is ...
Read More »Some works made in Art Nouveau style
Art Nouveau emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against the academic art of the time, aiming to break away from historical styles and embrace modernity. It’s characterized by its flowing, organic forms inspired by nature, as well as its emphasis on decorative elements and the synthesis of ...
Read More »Art Deco Rings – Photos &Ideas
Art Deco rings are a stunning reflection of the artistic and cultural movement that flourished in the 1920s and 1930s. Characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, and intricate designs, Art Deco rings are admired for their elegance and sophistication. Here are some key features and characteristics of Art Deco rings: ...
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