Hector Guimard
The Poet of Iron and Glass: The Life of Hector Guimard Hector Guimard (1867-1942) stands as a singular figure in the annals of Art Nouveau architecture, embodying its ethos of organic form and flowing lines—a testament to the transformative power of design. Born in Lyon, France, he pursued his artistic education at the École des Beaux-Arts and later honed his skills at the School of Decorative Arts, establishing himself as both a craf…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Hector Guimard's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Hector Guimard's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
