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Cindy's avatar

Thank you for writing and sharing this piece! Have you read, "Anime Through the Looking Glass?" I think you'd enjoy it since it covers how iconic films were social commentary on war and environmentalism. Especially among Ghibli Studio's work!

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Katie Kirkland's avatar

If you haven’t done so already, check out the Tolkien did himself. They have a distinctive art nouveau look to them.

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Laurie's avatar

This is quite literally one of the most interesting things I’ve ever read, your substack alone has made me create an account to read them all

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Mahrukh Imam's avatar

It was such a delight to read this! I was thrilled to discover something that combined two of my favorite things: Art Nouveau and fairy tales. I'm saving your list of whimsical places. Wonderful article!

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KO's avatar

loooooooved this

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kristine's avatar

I'm working on a project about Art Nouveau currently, and I must thank you- your article is beautiful and insightful! :))

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Yashraj Singh Giri's avatar

Very, very fascinating to read. You've made me see The Lord of the Rings in a new light.

"While the castle’s far from the aesthetics of Art Nouveau, it follows the formula: cutting-edge technology emulating the wild." - I'll remember this the next time I see Art Nouveau buildings or read a fantasy novel.

Thanks for writing this. Can't wait to read more from you.

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