Art Deco
Art Deco was the dominant design style between two world wars. In our minds we associate it with skyscrapers, exciting ocean liners and Hollywood glamour. It was actually a design movement originated in Europe to modernize art, architecture and design - and living. It was known as modernistic or Style Moderne until the 60’s when Bevis Hilier, a British art critic & dealer came up with the Art deco label.
The Art Deco style was influenced by Cubism, Futurism and Constructivism - combined with elements & patterns from the ancient cultures of Egypt, the Middle East & the Orient. The influence of the machine can also be seen in the use of chrome and metallic finishes. Geometric order and geometric shapes became the paradigm of art & design..
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