Dragestil
Today, Dragestil is a topic that generates great interest and debate in society. As technology advances, people are increasingly immersed in different perspectives and approaches to Dragestil. It is a topic that covers different aspects of life, from politics to science, including culture and economics. Dragestil has been the object of study and analysis since ancient times, and its influence on today's society continues to be a topic of great relevance. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Dragestil and its impact on today's society, to provide a complete and updated view on this topic.
Dragestil (lit. 'Dragon Style') is a style of design and architecture that originated in Norway and was widely used principally between 1880 and 1910. [1] It is a variant of the more embracing National Romantic style and an expression of Romantic nationalism.
History
The foremost sources of inspiration for the Dragestil style were the Viking and medieval art and architecture of Scandinavia. It had roots in the preservation of stave churches and the recent excavation of historic relics such as the Tune, Gokstad and Oseberg ships.[2]
It often featured Norse motifs, such as serpents and dragons, hence its popular appellation. Important proponents in the modern era included Norwegian architects Holm Hansen Munthe and Balthazar Lange.[3][4]
In Germany, the Kongsnæs' Sailors Station in Potsdam and the Rominten Hunting Lodge were erected for Kaiser Wilhelm II.[citation needed]
Characteristic features
- Exposed timber walls, often tarred on the exterior with varnished interiors
- Decoration in the form of dragon heads
- Often steep roofs and big eaves
Gallery
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Villa Balderslund in Balestrand (erected 1907) -
Frognerseteren restaurant in Oslo (erected 1890–1891) -
Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel in Oslo (1894) -
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Boden Central Station -
Buksnes Church in Vestvågøy Municipality, Norway -
Matrosenstation Kongsnaes in Potsdam -
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Former Rominten hunting lodge transferred to Kaliningrad's Central Park -
Southern baths (Łazienki Południowe) in Sopot -
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References
Other sources
- Tschudi-Madsen, Stephan (1981). Veien hjem, Norsk arkitektur 1870–1914 (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norges kunsthistorie. ISBN 82-05-12269-5.
- Tschudi-Madsen, Stephan (1993). Dragestilen (in Norwegian). Oslo: Honnør til en hånet stil. ISBN 82-03-22009-6.
- Tschudi-Madsen, Stephan (1993). Vandringer på en utstilling og i en jaktvilla (in Norwegian). Oslo: Honnør til en hånet stil. ISBN 82-03-22009-6.