Art Nouveau in Architecture

Art Nouveau, defined as the first movement that led to architectural art, started around the 1890’s.  Flowing, organic lines, fluent structures, references to nature and natural formations are a signature of art nouveau works of art & craft.

Architectural art such as floral decoration on facades, balcony decorations, railings are significant in art nouveau architectural examples.

Sagrada Familia by Gaudi (still being built).

by Gaudi

“Valida Paşa Yalısı” is a beautiful example of such architecture.Build by D’Aronco in 1902, the building is now abandoned.