The eclectic architecture of Curitiba: wealth, luxury and modernity
Welcome, readers! The spread of the eclectic style around the world reflected the emergence of an urban, capitalist and technological elite, which had longed wished for a new and characteristic style of high architecture. It had to be adapted for the mass use of the rising population of the cities, while also being a symbol of wealth and luxury. The blend of different designs, such as art decò , art noveau , neoclassical and neobaroque represented a new evolution on the history of architecture, which, for the first time, made equal use of technology and art. While this phenomenon developed in Europe and the rest of Brazil, an economic upper class started to gain proeminence in Curitiba, specially after the popularization of an herb called "mate". Therefore, inspired by the most recent constructions in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the eclectic style started to be explored in the city. Palace of Liberty The luxurious and richly ornate Palace of Liberty was constructed to fu...