Art Deco Havana
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Art Deco Havana
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
In the brilliant, hot sunshine, Havana bursts with the colours and styles of the Art Deco period.
The Roaring 20's were a lively, prosperous time and brilliant colours symbolized the energy of that period, such as bright peacock blue and canary yellow. The gold colour represented the epitome of the wealth, glitz and glamour of the Art Deco style, which gained worldwide popularity during the 1930's.
One of the formative influences of the style was art nouveau's use of motifs of nature, sunrises, flowers and shells. The flowing, organic lines were replaced with lines that were clean, and shapes became geometric and angular. Surfaces were luxurious. Overall, it was symmetrical and balanced, sleek and elegant .
African safaris and visits to Egypt were popular at the time, especially after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Pyramids and sphinxes and other Egyptian decorations became part of the style while doorway details were influenced by the buildings of Egypt.
The bright, cheery colours in this city are reminders of a time of affluence. This image was taken while strolling in the heat of the hot afternoon sun, the vibrant colours reflecting the brilliance of the sunny orb in the clear blue sky above.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Only Window and Gate Photography
Window
Exploration Photography
Old and Used
All Things Golden
This Way Arts
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September 22nd, 2015
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Comments (19)
Maria Hunt
Wonderful colors and composition Connie. I love this portrait of old Havana. Well done. FL & V : )
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Maria! The art deco architecture there is exceptional, Maria; a treasure trove ... thank you so much for enjoying this one :))
Connie Handscomb
Oops! sorry, Martin, I missed seeing your feature of this image in Old and Used; thank you so much! :))
Dianne Cowen
Grand Golden entryway... Great find and image, Connie ~! fav
Connie Handscomb replied:
Dianne, the city {Havana} is a treasure trove of art deco .. & 50's retro .. ; I love art deco myself ... many of the buildings are colourful & lively :))
Connie Handscomb
Thank you so much, Nader! for featuring this image in Only Window and Gate Photography :))
Andrea Lazar
Such a terrific color - love how you've framed it to show it's stunning art deco features! L.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Andrea! .. wonderful that UNESCO has stepped in, helping to keep the charm & architectural delights of this city :))
Stephen Killeen
Beautiful, bright and colorful Art deco image... L/F :))
Connie Handscomb replied:
I love Art Deco, Stephen .. {actually, I love a lot of things .. Lol; again, I digress}; thank you for coming to visit me today & for your wonderful support! :))