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Valencia. Spain

 The Modernism is an international style and was one of the most important movement in Spain. The style received different names like Art Nouveau in France, the Liberty in Italy, Modern Style in England It started in the 19th century and it lasted until the 20th century. . In Spain, Barcelona the main representatives was Antoni Gaudi, and others. In Valencia, we find Emilio Ferrer, Carlos Carbonell, Miguel Angel Navarrese and Jose Manuel Cortina Perez...In the ends of the 19th century, the modernism had the opportunity of been established there. some buildings were the Apartment building 7 and 8, The Post Office Building, The XAPA House and the Valencia City Hall, and more. the modernism born as the search for creativity, and the important characteristics are the use natural shapes and curve lines, the use of symmetry in the facades and the inner space of the house, and rhythmical and horizontal composition is important too. Decoration is other characteristics, a central finishing and the use of floral and animal ornamentation. The curves can be easily seen on the ceiling of the XAPA house, where they weren’t made on a random way, but continuing the rhythm of the windows and balconies

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Modernism in Valencia starts indicates that there are different shapes and styles in architecture, using different materials to create new spaces andnew visual images. Modernism is important to mention when talking aboutthe developing world. =====   

 