The Brothers Grimm have fascinated me since I was a child. Most of us were brought up on some version of their tales, Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel and of course Little Red Riding Hood.
Read MoreDisney’s Fabulous Art Nouveau Hotel
The Disney hotel is a fin-de-siecle fantasy come to life from the moment you enter the lobby. I think Walt chose well finding a balance between Disney character rich elements and spacious artistic decor. It’s just enough to prevent adults doing a swift U-turn. Although throughout the hotel there is a post modern approach the overwhelming influence is Art Nouveau. And it just so happens I am a huge fan of that period when it comes to art and architecture.
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