Aquarium window

Aquarium window by Jacques Gruber (1904), glass, (Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy).













How and why is it relevant to your theme/style?
  • The date of creation is within the timeframe of Art Noveau.
  • There is the motif of nature and the handmade qualities in the design.
What is different about this example from previous examples?
  • The last two objects were functional in the way that they would be actively used by those who owned it, this work is an everyday architectural element that only the very wealthy have the budget to decorate. Windows are very expensive and this type of window would be much more.
Why is this example important to you?
  • The area surrounding the window looks plain in comparison. This window brings life to the architecture of the building. Having art in everyday items is wonderful.
Bibliography

“Art Nouveau Glass.” Wikipedia, 3 Aug. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Nouveau_glass#. 

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