The presence of Orient in three Barcelonese cabarets of the 1930´s: Oshima, Wu Li Chang y La Criolla
Abstract
The relationship between Occident and Orient began in the Ancient era but the industrialization turned both realities even closer. In Spain, Chinese and Japanese cultures had an intense influence in Barcelona from the second half of the 19th century until the Spanish Civil War. In this paper we study this connection, paying special attention to the architectural and decorative style of three Barcelonese cabarets of the Thirties: Oshima, Wu Li Chang and La Criolla. We introduce our text speaking about the impact of japonisme and the late chinoiserie after de Exhibitions of 1888 and 1929. In addition, we analyze the history of these three bars using historical photographs and the newspapers archives to explain how one of them used the oriental theme as an attraction for the Catalan bourgeoisie while the two others enticed the working class.
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