Art Nouveau Paris

Art Nouveau - 16th District Paris

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January 20th 2021
19th November - 2020 Another virtual trip - This time the subject was about the city’s Art Nouveau architecture. We started at one of the many metro stations, Parisian architect and designer Hector Guimard had a vision for gates shaped like tropical flowers with curved vines and tendrils. The stem-like lamp posts joined by an arch is topped with a glowing orange light reminiscent of a flower ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more