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Decorative Eclectic Facade: A Fusion of Neoclassicism and Art Nouveau

#1224. Decorative Eclectic Facade: A Fusion of Neoclassicism and Art Nouveau

The photograph depicts a magnificent example of eclectic architecture, showcasing a richly decorated building facade. The upper section presents an exquisite pediment with elements of neoclassical and baroque styles. The central focus of the composition is a decorative panel with an ornamental motif in terracotta color on a white background, framed by vertical pilasters with Ionic order capitals.

The arched structure of the pediment is adorned with elaborate stucco decoration characteristic of the Art Nouveau style of the early 20th century. Note the complex interplay of volumes: volute-shaped scrolls on the sides of the upper part, smooth curves of the cornice, and rich foliate ornament in the arch tympanum. Below the arch sits a circular oculus window, framed by decorative elements, possibly mythological creatures.

The lower tier of the facade is executed in a more restrained manner with clearly defined vertical elements — decorative brackets and pilasters. The color scheme of the facade is built on the contrast of ochre-beige walls with terracotta inserts and white decorative elements, which gives the building special expressiveness against the bright blue sky. This combination of classical order elements with baroque decorative motifs is typical for architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.