Secession

Austrian modernist style.

Overview

Secession, using glass and iron, flourished in Austria, 1897–1914.

Core Characteristics

• Geometric, ornamental forms.
• Artistic, innovative designs.
• Secession aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Stoclet Palace (Belgium, 1911).
• Secession Building (Austria, 1898).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 19th–20th century.
• Residential, Civic: Houses, public buildings.
• Secession: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Bridged Art Nouveau and Modernism.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Ornamentation (technique), Expressionism (theory), Facade (element), Secession (movement)

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