Guimard entrance from Paris Métro
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The Guimard entrance from the Paris Métro is an iconic Art Nouveau-style metro entrance designed by architect Hector Guimard, characterized by its ornate ironwork and organic, plant-like forms.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Art Nouveau Métro entrance | 1 |
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Art Nouveau structure
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Paris Métro entrance ⓘ urban architectural element ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Art Nouveau ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hector Guimard
NERFINISHED
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Réseau Autonome des Transports Parisiens NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Art Nouveau architecture in Paris
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Railway station entrances ⓘ Urban design elements in Paris ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
curvilinear lines
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organic plant-like forms ⓘ ornate ironwork ⓘ stylized floral motifs ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
emblematic example of Art Nouveau in public infrastructure
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tourist attraction ⓘ |
| designer | Hector Guimard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | early 20th century ⓘ |
| function | entrance to underground railway system ⓘ |
| genre | transport architecture ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
decorative railings
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lamps ⓘ signage with the word "Métropolitain" ⓘ |
| hasDesignFeature |
asymmetrical composition
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cast-iron structural supports ⓘ glass canopies ⓘ whiplash curves ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | iconic symbol of Paris Métro ⓘ |
| imageSubjectOf |
architectural studies
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postcards ⓘ tourist photographs ⓘ |
| influenced | later metro entrance designs ⓘ |
| influencedBy | French Art Nouveau movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | natural forms ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Paris ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
glass
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wrought iron ⓘ |
| movement | Art Nouveau NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
industrial materials shaped into organic forms
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integration of structure and ornament ⓘ |
| partOf | Paris Métro NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| use |
pedestrian circulation
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public transport access ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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this entity surface form:
Art Nouveau Métro entrance