[Infrastructure] Rose kissed Barcelona

On St. George's Day, the art critics were not in a hurry and slept until almost noon before arriving at Aragon Square.

There were overwhelming advertisements in the newspapers, and the first Spanish exhibition of Impressionist painters would open at the rose market on this day.

He's been waiting since the first ad was published.

What are you waiting for?

Of course, wait for the painters to ask him to write a review article.

Nievi, as one of the most famous art critics in the major newspapers in Barcelona, ​​is often invited to write reviews for the painters who come here to hold art exhibitions, and the retouching fee is naturally very considerable.

But this time, he waited from the beginning of April to the end of April, when the hyacinths were gone and St. George's Day came, but he didn't wait for their invitation.

The critic's face was slightly gloomy, and he straightened his delicate white collar.

A few days ago, he finally lost his composure and went to inquire about this group of unknown painters—tsk, they turned out to be a group of people who were not selected for the Salon of the French Academy of Fine Arts in Paris.

Why, the garbage that the French don't want came to Spain?

No wonder he was not invited to comment, it seems that he can't afford it at all.

The critic sneered inwardly and looked around.

This year's rose market seems to have not been affected by the war a few months ago, and it is as lively as ever.

The warm spring breeze is filled with the moist fragrance of roses, which makes people smile uncontrollably.

Critics, though, quickly discovered a miraculous thing.

How come there are so many girls wearing red dresses?

And they are completely different from the fashion trends before the war, without padded breasts and hips.

The skirt that fits the curve of the body has less cumbersome layered skirts, but is more elegant. With the girl's light footsteps flying around, the square seems to have bloomed many roses.

The girls changed the dress fashion overnight as if on a date - it was amazing.

Not to mention anything else, even if all the sewing machines are used, which tailor workshop can make so many similar skirts overnight?

However, this is not the focus of the reviewer today, so he just walked into Rose Square with this question.

What catches the eye is the circular glass corridor, the top is transparent ordinary glass, and the side corridor with paintings is made of water pattern glass.

The bright sunlight pours down from the curtain wall, and the small paintings hanging in the air seem to be floating on the sparkling water.

Not too serious, thought the critic.

Although he had seen the exhibition of Impressionist paintings in the newspaper before, the address was in Aragon Square, but at that time he thought it was said that it would be held in a more conspicuous gallery next to the square. .

How can precious oil paintings be placed in such an open place where anyone can see them?

They should be set in richly patterned frames, set on soft velvet in elegant gold and silver vessels, and contemplated by well-dressed aristocrats with leisure and taste.

Art has limits.

The critic saw a couple not far ahead, excitedly gathering in front of a painting and muttering their comments.

"Look, the water surface painted here is amazing, it looks like it's flowing!"

"Indeed, I found out that it is because of the traces of these brushes... You can see the brushstrokes when you look up close, but the colors are hazy and gradual when you look at it from a distance."

The critic scoffed disdainfully.

This is called having no taste, and they actually regard those broken strokes that have not been cleaned up as beauty.

He cleared his throat and pretended to be talking to himself: "From these paintings, I can't see any cautiousness in art. Excellent paintings should be exquisite, beautiful, and luxurious, and every detail is extremely realistic. Let people see the traces of painting."

"And it's not solemn at all. There are problems with the composition, the proportion and structure are not accurate enough, and so many landscapes are painted without thought and taste."

Excellent paintings should have accurate standards and structures, and the composition should be rigorous and solemn; noble people should be painted, such as princes and nobles or ancient Greek gods, and they are worthy of depiction-not these incomprehensible clouds, willows, boats and fundamentals. I don't know whose little guy it is.

"In short, these paintings are shoddy, reflecting the lack of artistic taste, and have no collection value."

"Sir, if you don't want to buy the painting, please let me go." A rude voice suddenly came from the side, "We are queuing up."

The critic turned around belatedly—

There are hundreds of works in the art exhibition. If you have the intention to buy, you need to register and get a license first. The unified auction that involves bidding will start in the afternoon.

Someone laughed: "Who cares if the composition is rigorous and the proportions are correct? Just look good."

"That's right," the young man next to him responded, "Cameras have been invented for decades, so if you want a realistic picture so much, then take pictures. What kind of paintings are you looking at?"

The critic blushed immediately, and vowed to defend his dignity of appreciating elegant art: "This is no work of art! A real work of art needs to be carefully prepared in the studio for half a year, a year or even longer, not these rush work. The work of—God, they can't paint such a crude painting in a few hours, right?"

However, those paintings must not be affordable for these people.he thought haughtily.

"It's so funny," someone laughed, "Sir, times have changed! Those neoclassical academic works were drawn in a small dark room, as dull as a pot of rotten plums."

"No matter what you say, anyway, I like this kind of painting better. It is different from the previous paintings of more than ten centuries, and it feels very fashionable."

A slender lady looked at the painting in front of her with a smile, "It is true that the brushwork is rough, but it brings an unreal and hazy beauty."

She took her husband's hand: "Honey, let's buy a few and hang them in the bedroom and study!"

This kind of painting is very suitable for them, it is beautiful and fashionable, and it is not too expensive.

It's like bringing spring home, and it feels like the house is brightened up.

"Sir," said a voice that could not help laughing in the critic's ear.

"When you find that you are the only one who has a negative attitude towards a new thing, maybe you can think about whether you are getting old."

……

"The idea of ​​a glass gallery is brilliant—how did you come up with the idea of ​​exhibiting paintings in this form?" Monet asked curiously.

"Sir, after all, this is your painting exhibition," Joey laughed. "Naturally, the exhibition form should be designed according to the characteristics of the paintings."

"When people walk in the art exhibition, the way to receive visual information is flow-still-flow, the way of exhibition should allow them to have enough comfortable space to appreciate the paintings every time they stop, and the overall atmosphere when walking is also Be relaxed and comfortable so that they will stay for a long time."

"Most of the works exhibited today are outdoor sketches, with a special focus on depicting dynamic moments of light and shadow - you must know this better than me."

The impressionist painting is soft in color and exudes the breath of spring. It is a perfect match for St. George's Day, which is full of roses in the city. Choosing this day for the opening itself has been carefully considered.

"Compared with indoor exhibitions, Impressionist paintings are more suitable for appreciation under sufficient and bright light, and glass is perfect."

"Indeed." Monet nodded in agreement, "I thought it was a psychological effect—my paintings look more beautiful than usual."

"It can be said that way." Joey smiled, "The design of the art exhibition is to make the paintings look more attractive!"

Just like the "buyer's show" and "seller's show" ridiculed by later generations, the function of the seller's show is to highlight or even exaggerate the most eye-catching features of the product to lure people to buy.

To put it bluntly, a commercial art exhibition is also a kind of "seller show".Why hold an exhibition if you can't make the paintings look more beautiful than usual?

"Mr. Monet! Please come over here!" Someone waved at Monet.

"Your Highness, Mr. Earl," Monet nodded apologetically, "I'm sorry."

"Of course no problem, you are busy first!" Joey replied with a smile.

She turned her head and raised her chin triumphantly at Antonio: "How about it? The art exhibition I designed!"

Antonio raised an eyebrow and glanced at her.

As an architect's instinct, in fact, as soon as he came in, he paid attention to the unusual places other than the paintings.

The glass galleries surrounding Plaza Aragon adopt irregular and gentle curves, making the outline of the overall space appear soft and light, creating a comfortable and intimate atmosphere.

The high and low positions of the paintings also constitute a dynamic rhythm of dots and lines, allowing the audience to naturally focus on the works.

Of course, the most ingenious thing is the use of glass.

The transparent glass roof lets in sunlight while avoiding rain and other conditions from damaging the works.

The side wall is made of translucent material with artistic water patterns, which not only weakens the sense of existence of the curtain wall itself, but also echoes the light and shadow paintings, bringing dreamy flowing visual effects when the audience walks around.

Although it is only a temporary and humble glass gallery, many of the principles are interlinked with architecture.

Others may not understand it, but he can tell at a glance that this seemingly simple and casual design actually does not reflect a novel idea.

"Unbelievable, you're a genius." The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Ha," Joey was so happy that he wanted to fly, "I'm a genius, did you find out on the first day?"

"Of course not." Antonio sighed lightly, "It's just that today I have a sense of crisis. I think I'm about to lose my job."

"...That's not the case, hehe."

Joey was a little embarrassed by the praise.

In fact, exhibition design itself is a science. Even at the beginning of the 21st century, it can be regarded as a new discipline, which has just been diverted from art and architecture.

Joey is a smart student, but unfortunately most of them are smart.She has always been active and curious about everything. She has taken courses in interior design, exhibition design, and exhibition marketing. She is barely a half-trained expert in this immature major.

In the 19th century, most of the art exhibitions were placed in magnificent palaces and mansions. Of course, those places could not be designed and arranged at will, and people naturally had no idea about the exhibition design.

The most important and most beautiful paintings should be placed in the most obvious place.

What's so good about this?

Money will tell people, it's certainly worth designing for.

Especially impressionist paintings, which are small, portable, and can ride the wave of the industrial revolution into more people's homes——

Just look at the hot scene of today's art exhibition.

"Everyone, you have never seen such a refreshing art exhibition."

The newspaper wrote in an extremely enthusiastic tone-the reporters who visited the exhibition received a generous commission from Her Royal Highness the Princess, and almost spent 12 points of enthusiasm to praise the exhibition.

"The small and lovely paintings are soft and bright in color, with hazy and beautiful brushstrokes, which are completely different from the rigid neoclassical paintings. It should be said that the previous paintings always emphasized "eternity" too much. Now we have finally seen such paintings. Capture the sparkling beauty in life!"

"If you go to the exhibition in Aragon Square, you will be struck by the pure and soft beauty—they capture the fleeting soul of light and shadow!"

"I dare say this is the most impressive San Giorgio market in Barcelona - it's also the spring of impressionism!"

In this way, Impressionism seemed to have stepped onto the stage of the art world overnight.

People in Barcelona, ​​who have just recovered from the trauma of the war, need spiritual comfort. Compared with the huge oil paintings that can only be afforded by palace nobles and wealthy tycoons, more people are willing to pay hundreds to thousands of pesetas for a painting. Stylish impressionist paintings, hanging at home to show taste and cultivate sentiment.

Of course, Joy was very happy about this - she bought those paintings with money when she was in Paris, and now the value has increased by more than ten times, and some have even increased by dozens of times.

Of course, the most famous ones have been kept by her.

Simultaneously with this artistic trend, there is also a fashion trend.

In early July, Leon Clothing opened its sixth branch on Bobby Street.

Like a sudden hurricane, this clothing store swept through the clothing industry in the entire city.

Are you still wearing bulky basil dresses, pinned down by tacky waistbands?

Then you have been left far behind by the times!

These days, people love skirts that more closely follow the natural curves of girls' bodies.This is the gift of the Creator, the most beautiful and fashionable clothing!

The most important thing is that ladies who love beauty no longer have to worry about a piece of clothing——

Are you still looking for a tailor to make clothes and waiting weeks or even months for a piece of clothing?

Do you still have to endure cheap fabrics, rough cutting and sewing because of a limited budget?

Leon clothing store provides ready-made clothing, and all the beautiful clothes are already neatly waiting for you in the store.

Seeing a beautiful dress you like on the street and wanting to wear it right away - now, this is no longer a dream!

What, worry about the clothes not fitting?

Professional clothing designers have designed different sizes in advance according to the style that best fits the human body structure, and there must be one that suits you.

The store is also equipped with a fitting room with a mirror, you can take your fancy dresses and try them on one by one, and buy your favorite style.

Oh, don't worry.These skirts have abandoned the previous cumbersome button and strap design, which is convenient and quick to put on and take off, ensuring that it does not take much time.

Not only that.The clothing store will be new every season, there are wooden models in the glass window, and young and beautiful actors will be invited to display their clothes at the fashion show. Carmen as it was when it was first performed.

There are even sales for out-of-season clothes.

After experiencing a "[-]% off to [-]% off within ten days" promotional activity, the girl was so excited to share with her companions the thrilling experience that she almost missed her favorite dress by looking at the opportunity.

Dazzling with unprecedented moves one after another, Leon clothing store has become the vane of fashion in the city of Barcelona in just a few months.

Today, those huge skirts that are difficult to walk and will bump into others when you turn around in the tram are almost no longer seen on the street.

Girls flit around the city in breezy dresses like cheerful butterflies, discussing trying out the new culottes next time - the beauty of dresses, the convenience of trousers, How could there be such a perfect thing in the world!

Summer came with bright sunshine and refreshing sea breeze, and Joey experienced the happiness of a perfect parent—Mary and Belen were both successfully admitted to the University of Barcelona.

The day the acceptance letter arrived, Laura was so excited that she decided to give a discount on all the pants that Leon Clothing Store was currently selling.

Belen happened to be at the age of college, and Mary was obviously several years younger than the average student—but no one dared to underestimate her calm demeanor and the number one grade among all the students.

Seeing the little blond girl who was already taller than himself put on a calm black robe, and was about to give a speech as the freshman representative of the school at the opening ceremony, Joey finally realized the mentality of those parents who wanted to show off their children to others every day .

"Do you have an intended research direction now?" Joey asked Mary tentatively.

"Yes." Mary replied without hesitation, "I have taught myself all the undergraduate courses in the Department of Physics, and I am very interested in cathode rays."

"Cathode rays?" Joey was taken aback.

"It means that when a discharge experiment is performed from a low-pressure gas, the cathode will generate a material flow, which will project a green light on the glass tube." Mary quickly explained, "At present, there is a debate in the physics community about what it is, and most people think that Is a stream of charged particles because it can be deflected by an electric or magnetic field, but opponents have also given many reasons."

Ah, Joey remembered.

Cathode rays led to the discovery of electrons, then Roentgen discovered X-rays, Becquerel discovered the natural radioactivity of uranium, and then...the Curies discovered polonium and radium.

Like the fuse that started a series of explosions.

The end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century were the history of the big bang of scientific discoveries.

Unknowingly, she also stood in this magnificent era.

She thought for a moment, and said to Mary: "I heard that Professor Kang Da of the Faculty of Science is doing research on uranium salts. Maybe you will be interested."

"There is an interesting idea that some elements that are particularly low on the periodic table may spontaneously emit particles and energy from the nucleus because the nucleus is too heavy and unstable."

Looking at Mary's eyes suddenly brightened, Joey searched his mind hard: "This energy has many uses, for example, it is very powerful and can be used in medicine; another example is that when the number of atoms in an object is large enough, this decay It becomes a probability event, so the concept of probability can be used to calculate how long this reaction lasts—that is, time can be measured.”

Joey stretched out his hand with a smile, and straightened the little girl's collar: "Everything is possible, and it's all waiting for you to explore—I only have one request, you must take good precautions. This kind of unknown energy may be harmful to you. The human body does enormous harm."

Isolation is a must. To avoid inhalation of radioactive air and direct contact with radioactive sources, she has to recall other specific protective measures.

Joey thought about this in his heart, and decided to look through the notes he had written while remembering.

This time, something fell out with a "clang".

It was a bronze key.

Only then did Joey remember—oh, during this period of time, one thing after another, she was too busy to ask.

This is the key in the light bulb that Antonio gave her.

What is this key used for?

With this question in mind, she took the tram to the top of Montjuic.

The construction of the Barcelona Palace has just started, and Antonio has been running up and down Montjuic every day recently.

With a sound of "ding", the tram door opened, and Joey immediately saw a man with his back turned not far away, casually rolling his white shirt to his elbow.

And next to him was a girl in pants, holding a notebook and pleading.

It looks familiar.Isn't this Miss Mira?

An indescribable subtle feeling suddenly rose in Joey's heart.

Why, Antonio is enlightened?

It's pretty popular with girls.

It seems that this gentleman's career as an architect on the construction site is quite colorful.

Thinking of this, Joey straightened his hair and walked over gently.

Before Antonio saw her, Mademoiselle Mira was the first to notice the approaching person.

As soon as she raised her head, her eyes widened and her face turned red.

Oh, this little girl's psychological quality needs to be improved.

Joey thought to himself, his face was very reserved, and there was nothing strange about it.

Seeing that Miss Mira started to stutter, Antonio also noticed something was wrong and turned his head.

His original gaze was cold and impatient, but the moment he touched the girl in the light blue silk dress, he suddenly became soft.

Miss Mira looked back and forth between Joey and Antonio several times hesitantly, as if she had made up her mind suddenly, and ran towards Joey.

Antonio's complexion changed, and he quickly stretched out his hand: "Hey, wait—"

coming!It's time for a showdown!

Joey braces for impact.

"Your Highness!" Miss Mira's face was already flushed, "I, I, I, I want to learn exhibition design from you, can I..."

what?

What kind of trick is this?Joey didn't respond.

Miss Mira looked down at her toes nervously: "I really like the exhibition you designed on St. George's Day...I've never seen such an existence! It's lighter than architecture, it gives soul to artwork, and really It's funny-"

"She's not free." Before Joey could speak, Antonio pulled her aside.

"Ah, Antonio, you're going too far!" Mira suddenly annoyed, "I was once your client anyway! I beg you to help me ask Her Royal Highness, if you don't help, it's fine, and prevent her from agreeing! "

"Well," Joey recovered his voice, "Actually, I seem to have a little time, and academic exchanges are nothing..."

Antonio turned his head abruptly.

"You don't have time." He said righteously, "You want to have an academic exchange with me."

Ok?

Although he didn't think about it for a while, Joey always felt that there seemed to be something wrong.

When she promised to let Miss Mira be her apprentice next time, she followed to organize the Impressionist painting exhibition, and finally coaxed the little girl away.

"You have so much time, why don't you help me calculate the earthquake load on the land on the top of the mountain." Antonio said coldly.

I say that I am busy every day, but I can't refuse other people's requests.

If she is exhausted, forget it.

Joey gave him a white look: "I've been dreaming since the sun was still overhead, Mr. Earl."

The sour mood just now calmed down, and she couldn't help but look around.

The open mountainside is full of construction sites, people come and go, and there are several young girls among them, all wearing smart pants, constantly writing and drawing in their notebooks.

These are presumably newly recruited loggers at the stadium construction site.

Although he knew that he was being unreasonable, Joey wanted to play tricks for a moment.

She stretched out her hand and grabbed Antonio's shirt collar: "In front of the chief architect, you have to take care of the little girl... Don't you love architecture?"

She saw a piece of soil on the white shirt, and took a picture of it, "Look at you, half-hearted, can you still design a good building?"

Antonio suddenly reached out and lifted her chin.

Joey raised his face involuntarily, and saw that the blue Mediterranean Sea behind him was as smooth as a mirror, melting together with the blue sky into the silver-white horizon.

"How much more can I love architecture?"

Amidst the long cries of seagulls, those eyes looked at her quietly, they were bluer than the sky and the sea, with faint smiles shining——

"All the time I'm not thinking about you, I'm thinking about architecture."

The author has something to say: Joey: Coincidentally, isn’t it?When I'm not thinking about you, I'm thinking about architecture, investment, exhibitions, World Expos, Olympics, sponsoring Impressionist painters, violinists, composers...

Thank you for the landmines of Baapu and Shuiyan, and thank you for Xiaohan, Xiaochilijiang, Lienian, sunny, Suiling, Coca-Cola, Gardenia, Xiaoxiaochunyu for the nutrient solution~