Palac Sztuki, Palace of Art (1901) in Plac Szczepanski, first Art Nouveau building, inspired by ancient Greek temples, Old Town, Krakow, Poland

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The Palace of Arts (Polish 'Palac Sztuki') at 4 Plac Szczepanski square was erected in the Old Town historic district, next to Planty gardens, in 1901 for the Society of Fine Arts Friends (Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciol Sztuk Pieknych in Polish), a Krakow association since 1854. It was the city’s first Art Nouveau building, albeit inspired by ancient Greek grand temples. The relief round its outside walls was designed by famed symbolist painter Jacek Malczewski and represents the ups and downs of creative process. Apollo’s huge radiant head tops the front of the building above the monumental entrance. Sculpture busts in the niches of side walls immortalize noted Krakow artists of the turn of the 20th century

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Size: 5728px × 3953px
Location: Palac Sztuki - The Palace of Art in Plac Szczepanski, Old Town, Krakow, Poland
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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