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Architecture and Identity at Musée Picasso
A reflection on how the Hôtel Salé’s baroque identity shapes the museum’s narrative and visitor routes.
2/27/2025
13 min read
Architecture is part of the story. The Hôtel Salé’s baroque classicism frames radical modernism—contrast yields meaning.
Narrative Devices
- Room sequences
- Stair pauses
- Height and scale contrasts
Space tells stories as surely as images do.
About the Author
Curatorial Team
As an art‑loving Paris flâneur, I created this guide to help visitors connect with Picasso’s works — from private notebooks and ceramics to audacious canvases and sculpture.
Tags
Architecture
Identity
Narrative
Baroque
Museography
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