Belle Époque
A period of European history, extending over several decades until the start of the…A period of European history, extending over several decades until the start of the First World War, characterized by artistic and cultural refinement.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A period of European history, extending over several decades until the start of the First World War, characterized by artistic and cultural refinement.
Belle Époque
Прекра́сная эпо́хаPrekrásnaja epóxa
Прекра́сна епо́хаPrekrásna epóxa
(broadly, uncountable)(aesthetic) A style of art and architecture characterized by opulence, eclecticism, and organic dynamism, blending historical revival styles (Neo-Baroque, Neo-Gothic) with the flowing lines of Art Nouveau, utilizing new materials like iron and glass for decorative elements, and celebrating modern life with vibrant colors and natural motifs, reflecting the era's optimism, luxury, and technological progress.
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Origin
Borrowed from French Belle Époque (“good epoch”). See belle + epoque.Borrowed from French Belle Époque (“good epoch”). See belle + epoque.
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