Comparing Art Nouveau and Art Deco Through a Fantasy Lens
This meme offers a humorous comparison between two distinct architectural and design styles. It suggests that Art Nouveau, characterized by its flowing, organic, and intricate lines, resembles craftsmanship created by elves. In contrast, it posits that Art Deco, known for its rigid, geometric, and symmetrical patterns, looks like the work of dwarves. The post uses side-by-side images of staircases to illustrate the difference between the fluid, nature-inspired aesthetic of Art Nouveau and the structured, industrial-influenced precision of Art Deco.
absinth and opiates vs whisky and cociane
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and here we are living in soulless glas and concrete blocks
Art déco, of course. *Flies around barefoot*
I like both.
I like this example better:
Baroque any day of the week
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Nouveau - florish motives. Rounded lines. Art deco - geometric shapes. Straight lines.
Geh stairs, both of them... .