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Art Deco Facade with Geometric Mosaic and Relief Ornament

#1852. Art Deco Facade with Geometric Mosaic and Relief Ornament

The image captures a striking example of architectural decoration in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style. We see a fragment of a building facade featuring an expressive mosaic panel integrated into the concrete or stone surface of the wall.

The mosaic demonstrates a geometric composition characteristic of the Art Deco style with a symmetrical ornament. The color palette includes rich greens, blues, whites, yellows, and reddish-brown shades, creating a vibrant contrast with the neutral beige background of the facade. The upper part of the mosaic is designed with V-shaped elements and zigzag lines typical of Art Deco.

Below the mosaic panel, there is a decorative relief element in the form of a stylized ornament carved directly into the facade material. This stone relief with flowing lines and repeating forms creates a rhythmic completion to the composition and demonstrates the craftsmanship of the stonemasons.

This fragment of the facade represents an excellent example of the integration of decorative arts into architecture from the first half of the 20th century, when the aesthetics of geometric forms and bright colors were actively used to enliven the urban environment.

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