Guided visit
Welcome to the breathtaking world of the ‘new arts’! Where elegant lamps, candlesticks, jewellery, tableware, tables, cupboards and chairs shine in tropical wood, ivory, gold, silver and gemstones. Can you spot the dragonflies, flowers, and flowing lines that define the Art Nouveau? Or the more geometric and stylised designs of Art Deco?
Introduce your students to these recognisable European styles and the time in which they were created. Could everyone afford such fine items? Discover the era’s technological advances, industrialization, and the impact of colonization on design. This visit...
Welcome to the breathtaking world of the ‘new arts’! Where elegant lamps, candlesticks, jewellery, tableware, tables, cupboards and chairs shine in tropical wood, ivory, gold, silver and gemstones. Can you spot the dragonflies, flowers, and flowing lines that define the Art Nouveau? Or the more geometric and stylised designs of Art Deco?
Introduce your students to these recognisable European styles and the time in which they were created. Could everyone afford such fine items? Discover the era’s technological advances, industrialization, and the impact of colonization on design. This visit offers a glimpse into the luxurious world of the Belle Époque and its lasting influence on European art.
