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Vienna, the cultural capital of Austria, boasts a rich tapestry of artistic heritage that beckons travelers from around the globe. At the heart of this vibrant city lies the legacy of Gustav Klimt, a towering figure in the Art Nouveau movement whose works continue to captivate and inspire. Klimt’s distinctive style, characterized by intricate ornamentation,…
Art Nouveau is a popular term for the variously named but closely related styles that had a pervasive impact on architecture, painting, and sculpture as well as applied design of every kind, from jewelry and typography to furniture and infrastructure. It burst onto the European scene around 1880, but soon it could be found everywhiere…
If you’re a fan of Art Nouveau, or simply a lover of architecture or art history, you may wonder how many cities or villages have buildings in this art style. There are some articles about the “Top 5 or Top 10 Art Nouveau destinations in the world” and they always include places like Prague, Paris,…
Lviv is located in the far west of Ukraine, 470km away from its capital Kiev and just 50km from the Polish border. Not only it has a Unesco World Heritage status but it is probably Europe’s most hidden Art Nouveau gem. Sincerely, It looks as if only art and architecture historians are paying some attention to it. When…
It has been announced that from December, 10, 2018, Urania will be the new location for the Kindertransport Museum of Vienna. The museum will tell a history that not many locals know about, and that is unknown for foreigners. Urania building was built in Art Nouveau style next to the Wien River by architect Max Fabiani,…
We recommend you to watch online the interesting documentary by Rudolf Klingohr titled “Otto Wagner or Viennese Art Nouveau”. You have a month to enjoy it as it is available in Arte website for you until November 22nd. It is in French but with subtitles in several languages. The video is a portrait of the master architect of…
