art nouveau architecture - ONLINE JOURNEY
ONLINE JOURNEY DESCRIPTION:
In France, Art Nouveau is inevitably attached to the name of Hector Guimard. This architect extraordinaire took an artistic movement that was just emerging through art and design and transposed it into architecture.
Throughout a forty year career, the “Architect of Art” created a body of work of over one hundred creations! Each unique in their own way, yet different by their purpose: country homes; private townhouses, apartment buildings, a school, a city hall, a concert hall, even a synagogue and more!
During this Online Journey, we will explore in what context the Art Nouveau movement appeared and you will understand the difference with Art Deco. We will go through the evolution of Hector Guimard’s unique style with a selection of his early works and masterpieces, inclusive of course of the Metro design with which he left his imprint all over Paris!
Join me on an Online Journey back in time to the “Belle Epoque” when Art was Nouveau!
“The Magnificent Gesture of Art Nouveau!”
LANGUAGE: English (or French upon request).
LENGTH: Approx. 75-90 min based on Q&A.
PRICE: 15€ per person (Discount based on number of participants).
REQUIREMENTS: Mac/PC with webcam & Zoom. You will receive the Zoom login info within 12hrs of booking.
SCHEDULE: As of summer 2022, Online Journeys are currently on hold due to launch of new Paris Walk on Occupation & Liberation of Paris. Should you be interested in privatising any Online Journey, feel free to reach out using the contact form!
ANY QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact me :-)
Incredible! I loved this tour! Thierry truly knows a lot about what he is talking about and it is a unique tour! You can see that he is truly passionate about what he is talking about as he is ready to answer many questions and is very excited about the topic. I am not an architect but now, upon my return to Moscow, I have discovered some things that have similarities with what I seen in Paris and found out about Parisian influence on my own home town, which is a nice bonus!
Thierry is a very nice guy and takes his time to show and teach you about the buildings and history. We've learned a lot and we had a really nice company of Thierry. It was a great day! Thank you (:
One of my favorite tours during my visit to Paris. Thierry is knowledgable, friendly and happy to answer questions and involve his guests. I HIGHLY recommend his tours!
Magnifique! It exceeded what I had anticipated. I would recommend him as a tour guide for any of his tours—very engaging.
This tour was a highlight of our trip to Paris! Thierry is a true professional who brings his subject matter to life with stories and reference material. I highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in learning about architecture, a new neighborhood (16 a), and Parisian history. Very enjoyable experience!
I could do this tour, again! I studied history of art, and I am very familiar with Art Nouveau in Paris, but Thierry discovered me whole new world, so many buildings that I did't know, many fun stories, and informations. I learned much more about Guimard, than I did with my professor of architecture. Thierry is very pleasant and friendly, it was raining when we had tour, but no one didn't mind, coz tour was just amazing ! Don't miss to see what is local Paris, and not touristy one :) Thank you Thierry so much !
It was a very informative tour, and easy to follow even though one is not very knowledgeable in architecture. I would not have been able to find these buildings on my own, nor known so much about the topic.
Fantastic visit to discover a new side of Parisian architecture. If you are interested in art nouveau and Hector Guimard (our French gaudi) this tour is for you. Thierry is super friendly and knowledgeable, it was a pleasure to spend these 2hours together. Highly recommended ! Tour que je recommande à tous les curieux qui ont envie de découvrir une facette différente de Paris avec l'art nouveau ! Thierry vous met tout de suite à l'aise et partage pleins d'anecdotes intéressantes.
J'ai passé un moment d'exception avec Thierry (déjà, il a un chouette prénom). Etant bruxellois et fan d'art nouveau/art déco, j'avais envie de creuser un peu le sujet avec un connaisseur. J'ai trouvé en Thierry (mais quel prénom d'enfer) un spécialiste en la matière, ayant à cœur de partager sa passion avec ses hôtes. Avec des tas d'histoires surprenantes, illustrées par une visite totalement fascinante du 16e arrondissement, et centrée sur les réalisations de Hector Guimard - qui a notamment conçu les fameuses ferronneries des entrées de métro. C'était passionnant ! Thierry (ah oui, en fait, je m'appelle AUSSI Thierry).
Cette expérience était très intéressante et Thierry a beaucoup de connaissance sur le sujet. Je recommande fortement !
Thierry ci ha guidati attraverso un percorso unico e studiato che ci ha fatto apprezzare maggiormente la bellezza della città. Inoltre le sue conoscenze precise dell’argomento ci hanno fatto capire e apprezzare maggiormente la città.
Otroligt intressant och rolig vandring. Jag och min 15-åriga dotter deltog och vi uppskattade båda turen och lärde oss mycket nytt.