Discover Art Nouveau
No other city in the world counts more Art Nouveau buildings than the capital of Europe. The revolutionary architectural style, created by young and eager architects who wanted to change the art world at the dawn of the 20th century, is to be seen throughout the city. But Brussels is discreet in its extravaganza and only unveils its secrets to those who are willing to see…
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Hot spots in Art Nouveau
Supermarkets, schools, small shops, private houses… Back in the days, everyone wanted some of the new architectural bling bling called Art Nouveau. But where can you find the true pearls of Art Nouveau? Right here of course, on BrusselsMania.com! -
All roads lead to Art Nouveau
Need an excuse to get out of the tourist stampede, rushing from the Grand Place to the Atomium? Then be sure to get yourself a copy of the Art Nouveau Map at the Tourist Office. For only 3 euros, 6 itineraries will lead you through the best Art Nouveau spots in the city, way off the tourist track. Question is: are you ready for the real Brussels? -
The pioneers of Art Nouveau
You might not think so from the look of their pictures, but the Belgian group of young architects around Victor Horta was pretty rock ‘n' roll. Horta caused a real scandal by introducing new materials from the industrial revolution into the stuck up bourgeois homes, soon followed by other Art Nouveau architects such as Hankar, Hamesse, Strauven, Blérot and many others.
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A crash course in Art Nouveau
Ok, so you get that there's more Art Nouveau in Brussels than there are fish in the sea. You also get that the good ones are better hidden than your grandma's cookies. But did you get what Art Nouveau really is? If not, we've set up a crash course in the extremely diverse Art Nouveau techniques. Check it out and impress your sweetheart with your extensive knowledge! -
Need a guide?
Do you find it hard to unravel the secrets of Brussels' most popular architectural style? You're probably not alone. Luckily for you, several guides made it their life goal to deflower Art Nouveau virgins like yourself. BrusselsMania has picked out the experts.
