Secession Building,1897
The Vienna Sucession was formed in 1897, the same year this building were built.
The building is Secessionists' administrative headquarters, and also vitally important exhibition space.
To break through away from the rigidity of Vienna's long standing taste, to identify themselves as modern and different, Joseph Maria Olbrich decided to create a sober building, using only white with gold flourishes.
Due to its plain walls, the building appears as if it was created from solid cubes. Of course the harsh ness of the building was softened by decoration; laurel was placed on the pilasters and on the entrance. Above the building, thousands of gold plated leaves and berries formed a dome or crown. Three gorgon heads, representing the arts, added to the exterior decorative elements which were all clearly Art Nouveau. People admired it for its boldness and the rare craftsmanship in all the architectural statements.
After the building was completed, it still faced a barrage of criticism. Rather than being seen as a temple to art, the building was described as a mausoleum with cabbage on top. Overall this building still has ornamentations but simpler form and ornaments seems to be concentrated at one particular area rather than all over the facades like a lot of classical Vienna building.
After the building was completed, it still faced a barrage of criticism. Rather than being seen as a temple to art, the building was described as a mausoleum with cabbage on top. Overall this building still has ornamentations but simpler form and ornaments seems to be concentrated at one particular area rather than all over the facades like a lot of classical Vienna building.
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