Art Nouveau

Hector Guimard is the envelopment of all Art nouveau style. His designs are found throughout the loved architecture of France.  He curvy entrances have been copied by designers throughout the years, but these copycats were common during his time as well.  In fact, when his extensive paycheck was reviewed, others were hired to complete his work for a cheaper price.

Guimard’s technique was taking a design throughout the entire structure to make the building complete in theme and pattern.  This was a method that he was known for, a symmetry in design.  His attention to detail could not be overlooked in every work of art he completed.  This is seen in his Castel Beranger, Café Antoine, Hotel Mezzara, and many others.  The latter of which is the most accessible to the public and used to display art within its own artistic atmosphere. 

Although the descriptions of his art/architecture are exquisite, it takes a real enthusiast to visit a building simply for a door that was built to perfection.  His ability to design is so fascinating in that he was a leader in such fantastic style.  It is a shame that the majority of his work is locked away to the private eye of those who dwell within his structures, but the work that is visible to the common eye has proven that Hector Guimard is in fact the encompassing of Art nouveau.  He was a teacher to many after him and similar work can be seen throughout France. In fact, Jules Lavirotte designed many buildings that hold a similar beauty to that of Guimard. It is simply the original that holds so much interest for so many.

Europa 1900:  The Art Nouveau Style

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