Cannabaceae

Dragestil (lit.'Dragon Style') is a style of design and architecture that originated in Norway and was widely used principally between 1880 and 1910. [1] It is a variant of the more embracing National Romantic style and an expression of Romantic nationalism.

History

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The foremost sources of inspiration for the Dragestil style were the Viking and medieval art and architecture of Scandinavia. It had roots in the preservation of stave churches and the recent excavation of historic relics such as the Tune, Gokstad and Oseberg ships.[2]

It often featured Norse motifs, such as serpents and dragons, hence its popular appellation. Important proponents in the modern era included Norwegian architects Holm Hansen Munthe and Balthazar Lange.[3][4]

In Germany, the Kongsnæs' Sailors Station [de] in Potsdam and the Rominten Hunting Lodge were erected for Kaiser Wilhelm II.[citation needed]

Characteristic features

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  • Exposed timber walls, often tarred on the exterior with varnished interiors
  • Decoration in the form of dragon heads
  • Often steep roofs and big eaves
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References

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Other sources

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  • Tschudi-Madsen, Stephan (1981). Veien hjem, Norsk arkitektur 1870–1914 (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norges kunsthistorie. ISBN 82-05-12269-5.
  • Tschudi-Madsen, Stephan (1993). Dragestilen (in Norwegian). Oslo: Honnør til en hånet stil. ISBN 82-03-22009-6.
  • Tschudi-Madsen, Stephan (1993). Vandringer på en utstilling og i en jaktvilla (in Norwegian). Oslo: Honnør til en hånet stil. ISBN 82-03-22009-6.
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  1. Well, that’s interesting to know that Psilotum nudum are known as whisk ferns. Psilotum nudum is the commoner species of the two. While the P. flaccidum is a rare species and is found in the tropical islands. Both the species are usually epiphytic in habit and grow upon tree ferns. These species may also be terrestrial and grow in humus or in the crevices of the rocks.
    View the detailed Guide of Psilotum nudum: Detailed Study Of Psilotum Nudum (Whisk Fern), Classification, Anatomy, Reproduction

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