Art Deco Dublin: Take Shelter Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 3/28/2009
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This cache is one in a series highlighting some of Dublin's finest examples of Art Deco architecture. The design movement, which was popular roughly between the two world wars, never had an enormous impact in Ireland. Nevertheless many beautiful buildings were constructed along Art Deco lines, and while many have been demolished, there are still several fine examples to be seen in modern Dublin. This series of caches will bring you to several examples, but is not intended to be a comprehensive list.

The structure of Art Deco is based on mathematical geometric shapes. It was widely considered to be an eclectic form of elegant and stylish modernism, being influenced by a variety of sources. Among them were the so-called "primitive" arts of Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Aztec Mexico, as well as machine-age or streamline technology such as modern aviation, electric lighting, the radio, the ocean liner and the skyscraper.

Art Deco design influences were expressed in fractionated, crystalline, faceted forms of decorative Cubism and Futurism. Other popular themes in Art Deco were trapezoidal, zigzagged, geometric, and jumbled shapes, which can be seen in many early pieces. These were the buildings of the future: sleek, geometric, dramatic. With their cubic forms and zigzag designs, art deco buildings embraced the machine age.

The Bull Wall in Clontarf, Dublin is home to a number of concrete shelters, all of which have art deco touches to them. There are 4 bathing shelters for swimmers to change in and 2 shelters where one can rest while out strolling. The bathing shelters are painted a lively yellow, while the rest shelters are a stark contrast in plain unpainted concrete. Nonetheless their shapes are distinctive and impressive and their function of blocking out the wind can be very welcome on a cold winter's day!

Sources -
Art Deco Ireland
Wikipedia

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