Written by Mark Bradley
Saturday, 07 March 2009 08:48
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| There is what we call "fusion" even in the architectural world, just as it is found in the worlds of food, clothing, and design, as styles when they come together. In fusion, a lot of co | |
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trasting elements come together to create an organized blend. It sometimes seems as though harmonious constituents join together in a not so harmonious way. A truly fascinating combination occurred in the early 20th century. It molded together the elements of Spanish Mission revival style with the trendy style of Art Deco.
by MarkBradley There is what we call "fusion" even in the architectural world, just as it is found in the worlds of food, clothing, and design, as styles when they come together. In fusion, a lot of contrasting elements come together to create an organized blend. It sometimes seems as though harmonious constituents join together in a not so harmonio |
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rendy style of Art Deco.
by MarkBradley There is what we call "fusion" even in the architectural world, just as it is found in the worlds of food, clothing, and design, as styles when they come together. In fusion, a lot of contrasting elements come together to create an organized blend. It sometimes seems as though harmonious constituents join together in a not so harmonious way. A truly fascinating combination occurred in the early 20th century. It molded together the elements of Spanish Mission revival style with the trendy style of Art Deco. Art Deco buildings are well-known for innovative, lustrous, striking, geometric finesse. Cubes, zigzags, and futuristic chic came together to convey the industrial age in the United States. The jazzy Art Deco architecture was sweeping the nation in the roaring twenties and early thirties. The inspiration for the Art Deco style came from many different sources. The streamlined modern technology-looking design was melded with images of icons from the Far East, Greece, Rome, Africa, India, and Mayan and Aztec cultures. The austere shapes and curves were taken from the Bauhaus School. However, most significantly the Art Deco style took inspiration from an architectural discovery in Egypt. In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter and his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, thrilled the world with their discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Egypt-chic soon swept the nation and influenced the design of clothes, jewelry, furniture and graphic design. And of course, architecture. In 1922, the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen took place. It was an exciting time in the world when it was unearthed by the archaeologist Howard Carter and his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon. Egypt-chic styles swept the nation. It not only influenced architecture, but also the design of clothes, jewelry, furniture and graphic design. A new |
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rendy style of Art Deco.
by MarkBradley There is what we call "fusion" even in the architectural world, just as it is found in the worlds of food, clothing, and design, as styles when they come together. In fusion, a lot of contrasting elements come together to create an organized blend. It sometimes seems as though harmonious constituents join together in a not so harmonious way. A truly fascinating combination occurred in the early 20th century. It molded together the elements of Spanish Mission revival style with the trendy style of Art Deco. Art Deco buildings are well-known for innovative, lustrous, striking, geometric finesse. Cubes, zigzags, and fu |
| There is what we call "fusion" even in the architectural world, just as it is found in the worlds of food, clothing, and design, as styles when they come together. In fusion, a lot of contrasting elements come together to create an organized blend. It sometimes seems as though harmonious constituents join together in a not so harmonious way. A truly fascinating combination occurred in the early 20th century. It molded together the elements of Spanish Mission revival style with the trendy style of Art Deco.
by MarkBradley There is what we call "fusion" even in the architectural world, just as it is found in the worlds of food, clothing, and design, as styles when they come together. In fusion, a lot of contrasting elements come together to create an organized blend. It sometimes seems as though harmonious constituents join together in a not so harmonious way. A truly fascinating combination occurred in the early 20th century. It molded together the elements of Spanish Mission revival style with the trendy style of Art Deco. Art Deco buildings are well-known for innovative, lustrous, striking, geometric finesse. Cubes, zigzags, and futuristic chic came together to convey the industrial age in the United States. The jazzy Art Deco architecture was sweeping the nation in the roaring twenties and early thirties. The inspiration for the Art Deco style came from many different sources. The streamlined modern technology-looking design was melded with images of icons from the Far East, Greece, Rome, Africa, India, and Mayan and Aztec cultures. The austere shapes and curves were taken from the Bauhaus School. However, most significantly the Art Deco style took inspiration from an architectural discovery in Egypt. In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter and his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, thrilled the world with their discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Egypt-chic soon swept the nation and influenced the design of clothes, jewelry, furniture and graphic design. And of course, architecture. In 1922, the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen took place. It was an exciting time in the world when it was unearthed by the archaeologist Howard Carter and his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon. Egypt-chic styles swept the nation. It not only influenced architecture, but also the design of clothes, jewelry, furniture and graphic design. A new style that was also emerging at the same time, was the Spanish Mission Revival style. These two different styles were merged together in accord when Hollywood actors in California were enthusiastically requesting that their homes be built in the chic Spanish style. However, California is not the only place where you can view the remarkable blending of these two styles. Hawke's Bay which is located in Napier, New Zealand, contains some marvelous Art Deco and Spanish Mission Walks. After a devastating earthquake in 1931, the commercial heart of Napier was destroyed. However, the city was about to be revitalized in the newest architectural style, and would become the hottest city. While in Hawke's Bay, you can see all the various styles side by side: Spanish mission, Spanish Cl***ic, and Art Deco. St. Louis is another place in the United States where you can see this great mixture of styles and iconographies. For example St. Louis' famous historical building by T.P. Barnett is a lovely Spanish Revival building. Barnett was the son of George I. Barnett, who was another famous architect in St. Louis. The T.P. Barnett structure is particularly interesting because it also contains Art Deco influences, which makes it one of the most unique buildings in the Grand Center region of St. Louis. You need to visit this Spanish Revival building on Washington Avenue, the next time you are in town. About the Author: Art Deco and Spanish Mission Style Architecture is part of some of the cl***ic buildings of Missouri. To download the original plans of the Thomas P Barnett Historic Building or go here to find out more about St Louis Commercial Real Estate For Sale
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