ART NOUVEAU

While the Art Deco movement was flourishing the United States, Europe had another movement during the 1800s-1900s, it is called the Art Noveau.

The movement was said to be the 'antithesis' of the Art Deco period because it is the complete opposite of the Art Deco Style, It is the Art Nouveau period.

The Famous 'Sagrada Familia' by Architect Anton Gaudi

It focused on having organic lines, Curved and Intricate details, Human elements and decorative mouldings.

As seen here in one of the facades of the Sgrada Familia, Art Noveau also stresses Spirituality and Faith.

Columns inside the Church

Main Facade

The fruit like details on the Spires of the Church, again concentrating on Organic elements.

Most of the Art Nouveau decoratives are still seen today in our modern world especially in Spain and the rest of Europe.

Anton Gaudi was the prominent architect in this period. His works revolutionized the Art Nouveau style and gave it character.

My favorite Art Nouveau Architecture aside from the Sagrada Familia is Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain again made or designed by Anton Gaudi.

The Colorful Seating areas that are adorned with Mosaic tiles that are randomly patterned and

not precise in terms of size unlike the Art Deco Mosaics.

The Front view of the park. For me the stone looks or represents somewhat the texture and appearance of roots and vines.

Pre-cast concrete were also used in this era which I think is very vital in today's architecture.