Articles related to "Art Nouveau"



Decorative Styles of Art Nouveau
The highly decorative art nouveau style has had a major influence on art and much of it exists today. Learn more about what it is, its origins and where to see it.
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The End of a Century - Art Nouveau Style
An in-depth look at the end of the 19th century and the Art Nouveau style which has come to symbolize <i>"La Belle Époque"</i>.
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Art Nouveau Hotels in Prague
Many of Prague's hotels feature the decorative curves and clean lines characteristic of the art nouveau movement. Learn more about Prague's beautiful art nouveau hotels.
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Visit Prague's Finest Palace
The name of Prague's Obecní Dum, Municipal House, hardly does justice to this resplendent palace of the people, Prague's foremost example of art nouveau architecture.
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A New Age
Alphonse Mucha and Art Nouveau.
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A steady glow and a burst of light
Two poster artists from Boston.
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Gustav Klimt
Biography of Gustav Klimt
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Mucha and the Slav Epic
While Alphonse Mucha was famous for his commmercial art, the Art Nouveau painter was more interested in a grand masterpiece called The Slav Epic.
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Using Rubberstamps with your Punchneedle
Examples and sources for using rubber stamps with punchneedle
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Drawing from Nature
A brief study of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the influences of nature in his work.
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Argentina – Historic Buildings in Rosario
A two hours' walking tour leads along Rosario's historic buildings with architectural styles like art nouveau at the Club Español, or Baroque at El Teatro do Colon.
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Collecting: Vintage Advertising Art
Vintage advertising art is an exciting field for anyone interested in collectibles, art history and design.
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Déco Lalique: Exhibit Review
Artist, designer and jeweler... René Lalique also created significant Art Déco glassware. This reviews an exhibit of work by Lalique, his heirs, admirers and imitators.
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It's the Style! No, It's the Technique!
Definition of the terms <i>style</i> and <i>technique</i> as explored through work by artists Frederic Leighton, Mary Cassatt, and Aubrey Beardsley.
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Palau de la Musica Catalana
A year of concerts & exhibitions will commemorate 100 years of the astounding building designed in 1908 by Domènech i Montaner, one of Spain's top Modernista architects.
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René Lalique: Artist Biography
Biography of René Lalique, French artist, master glass designer and jeweler in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles of the early 20th Century.
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Vienna Drips with Culture
Anyone interested in visiting Vienna should first learn about this fascinating city's history, art, architecture, culture, music and famous residents.
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Weller Art Pottery
One of today's most popular collectible art pottery manufacturers, Weller began in Ohio in a one-room log cabin!
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Vintage Costume Jewelry Designers
Shopping for vintage babbles online can be overwhelming. Start by familiarizing yourself with some vintage costume jewelry designers.
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Brno - A Czech Republic Secret
Not far from Prague, Brno has a vibrant history, charm and a strong scent of Viennese pastry. Its historic buildings show the influence of Vienna, only an hour or so away
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Driving Tour of Western Lake Garda
The western side of Italy's largest lake drops sharply from the mountains that frame it; its must-see sights include the lake's most elegant towns and splendid villas.
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Eastern European History Culture Clues
Students of Eastern European history know that culture clues, like art and literature, offer a wealth of information beyond what a history book contains.
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Explore Helsinki Finland
The capital of Finland is a pocket sized metropolis founded in 1550 and easy to explore on foot. It is a sophisticated little city with attractive Art Nouveau buildings.
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Four Rome Museums Reopen
The Romans have been busy renovating and restoring the city's palaces, villas and museums, reopening four within the past few months.
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Madrid and Spain's Historic Heart
Between the Prado and Thyssen Museum, strolling through Retriro park and Plaza Mayor and visiting the 2800-room Palacio Real (Royal Palace), Madrid alone keeps you busy.
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Montmartre: Sacre Coeur to the Moulin Rouge
A heartfelt plea to avoid the Place du Tertre and see what's really interesting up in Montmartre.
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New Exhibition at Tate Liverpool
Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffman, keen exponents of Art Nouveau and founders of the Vienna Secession, feature in a major exhibition at Tate Liverpool.
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Porvoo & Turku - Historic Finland
The King's Road, between Turku and Helsinki is one of Scandinavia's most historic routes; continue on to Porvoo to find works of groundbreaking Art Nouveauartists.
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Spain’s Top Ten Sights
Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.
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The Best of Verona: Beyond Juliet
Visit walled Verona to see one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, art-filled churches, a Renaissance garden and architecture from Venetian to Art Nouveau
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The Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village
The American Glass Museum is a brilliant panorama and history of the American glass movement.
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UNESCO Listed Sites in Belgium
Belgian UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed sites include medieval architecture, Beguine convents, belfries, Brussels, Bruges, ancient mines, and monuments to industry.
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Newsletter Names Top Hotels
A travel newsletter has listed the hotels it felt were the most "gemutlich" meaning the coziest, warmest and most welcoming hotels in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
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Upper East Side - Best Brunch
The Upper East Side of New York City isn't as homey a part of town as its neighbor across the park. The top brunch restaurants here tend to be less casual, too.
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Fun With Lawns - the Amazing Maze
A simple grass maze can free you from stress as well as become a fun thing to do with the lawn
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NCL unveils Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship is young, funky and innovative, and ideal for all the family
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Designer Hotels in Barcelona
When it comes to designer chic, the capital of Catalonia in Spain has a wide range of hotels to choose from, with avantgarde interiors concealed in art nouveau buildings.
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History of Josefov in Prague
The history of the Jews in Prague is intimately connected with Josefov, the Jewish Ghetto near the Old Town, as far back as the 10th century.
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History of Prague's Jewish Quarter
The history of the Jews in Prague is intimately connected with Josefov, the Jewish Ghetto near the Old Town, as far back as the 10th century.
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London in the Fall - Afternoon Tea at the Ritz
Autumn leaves in London. The Travelsleuth visits the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, and takes tea at the Ritz.
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Sweet Romance Jewelry
Shelley Cooper is an American jewelry designer known for her vintage-inspired costume jewelry designs which incorporate antique jewelry components.
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The Hurtigruten: Leaving Bergen & Second Day.
Norway's famous coastal voyage takes eleven days; this is an account of the first of those amazing days of stunning scenery and fascinating places.
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Trophy Art
Gustav Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer sells for a record $135 million dollars. What does this mean for the international art world?
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A Maverick's Guide to The New Vienna
Travelers who tire of the traditional sights will find contemporary art, architecture, music, drama and other attractions if they know where to go in Vienna.
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A Walk Through Vedado, Havana Cuba
Vedado, the commercial center of Havana, has the best hotels, restaurants and blocks of elegant mansions. Wide streets, parks and monuments invite for a stroll.
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Budapest
Life can't get much better than this, I muse, as the Hungarian Masseuse's large hands knead my tired back and shoulders. I am experiencing The Gellert, Budapest's famous art-nouveau thermal spa. And what an experience it has been -- Budapest is a city of adventure!
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Copenhagen, Denmark's Cafes
Recommendations for cafes (great for lunch, drinks, pastries) in central Copenhagen near Stroget, the shopping district, and in Kungens Torv, one of the main squares.
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Danish Design: Copenhagen
Go to the source in Copenhagen, Denmark to see cutting edge Scandinavian and Danish design in museums, galleries, and shops.
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Dining in Melbourne, Australia
Check out this mini guide to restaurants in Melbourne and discover what makes them so popular.
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Edvard Munch
Article on Norwgian artist Edvard Munch
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