基本説明
The first book to explore Art Deco's pervasive influence in all areas of life.
Full Description
The dominant style in architecture and design of the 1920s and 30s, Art Deco was an exuberant reaction to the austerity of the war years. Characterized by geometric shapes, stylized natural forms and the use of luxurious materials, and inspired by sources ranging from Ancient Egypt to the Ballets Russes, the style rapidly spread from France to Britain, the United States and all over the globe during the 1930s.
The fascinating text of this attractive volume charts the various worldwide manifestations of Art Deco to demonstrate with eloquence that the style - though labelled a 'movement' only in retrospect - had an astounding coherence that led to its international appeal. The first ever book to explore Art Deco's pervasive influence in all areas of life, Art Deco Style is illustrated with examples from all over the world, from liners to letter-boxes and lampposts.
Contents
Foreword: Art Deco Revisited Introduction: Art Deco, A Total Style? Strictly Modern: The 1925 Paris Exposition and the State of European Decoration US Deco: Modernity Meets the American Dream Ideology and Decoration: European Art Deco 1925-39 Diluted Deco: The British Affair with the Modernistic Worldwide Deco: Towards an International Style Decomania: Revivalism, Heritage, History and Post-Modernism
