- An elegant style of decorative art and architecture reflective of Art Nouveau, yet with more modern sophistication.
- Art Deco features sleek straight lines and an element of boldness
- "Art Moderne," "jazz style," or "streamline style."
- More reminiscent of the Precisionist art movement
- As leisurely travel came into vogue, a need for marketing exotic destinations to the young and affluent became increasingly important.
- Clean shapes and elegant lines are emphasized; ornate moldings are left out to allow for the curves, sleek lines and streamlined geometric shapes.
History
- Derived from the 1925 "Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs Induustriels et Modernes," held in Paris
- Spanned the "Roaring Twenties," the Great Depression of the early 1930s, and the years leading up to the Second World War.
Source: http://www.decopix.com/
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