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Gaudian Mosaic Façade: Decorative Window Framing in Catalan Modernist Style

#1897. Gaudian Mosaic Façade: Decorative Window Framing in Catalan Modernist Style

The image showcases an exquisite architectural element adorning a window opening in a building designed in the Art Nouveau style with obvious influences from Antonio Gaudí's mosaic artwork. Above the window is a decorative mosaic composition in the form of a garland with three circular elements (one central and two at the edges), executed in the trencadís technique — a mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles.

The central circular element is designed with concentric circles of mosaic fragments in blue, yellow, and burgundy colors. Flowing from it in both directions are gently curved lines of turquoise mosaic, embellished with floral motifs composed of pink, yellow, and white fragments. This decorative detail creates a sense of lightness and gives the building façade a special expressiveness.

The window itself has practical wooden shutters in a light lilac shade with horizontal louvers that can be adjusted for light control and ventilation. The window frame is divided into several sections, which is typical for Mediterranean architecture. The walls of the building are finished in a warm beige color, creating a soft contrast with the vibrant mosaic and a calm background for this expressive decorative element.

The overall composition demonstrates the influence of Catalan Modernism with its organic forms and use of bright colors, creating a unique architectural accent that transforms an ordinary functional element of the building into a piece of decorative art.

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