- "It got its name after the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris."
Art Deco interior design is characterized by a focus on functionality and modern materials, such as steel and glass. Bold geometric patterns and bright colors are also common features of Art Deco interiors.
History and Origins of Art Deco: This topic covers the emergence of Art Deco in France in the early 20th century, its spread across Europe, and its popularity in the United States during the 1920s and '30s. It also includes information on the cultural and social factors that influenced the development of Art Deco.
Elements of Art Deco: This topic explains the design principles of Art Deco, including its distinctive geometric shapes, bold colors, and luxurious materials. It also covers the use of motifs such as sunbursts, ziggurats, and stylized flora and fauna in Art Deco design.
Art Deco Architecture: This topic covers the major features of Art Deco architecture, including streamlined forms, stepped or terraced profiles, and the use of new materials such as concrete, steel, and glass. It also includes information on famous Art Deco buildings around the world.
Art Deco Interiors: This topic explores the design themes and elements of Art Deco interiors, including elegant furniture, luxurious materials such as marble and exotic woods, and bold geometric patterns on walls and floors. It also covers lighting and accessories such as mirrors and sculptures.
Color Schemes for Art Deco Design: This topic covers the use of bold and contrasting colors in Art Deco, including black, gold, silver, and primary colors such as red, blue, and yellow. It also includes information on the use of pastel shades as accents in Art Deco design.
Materials and Textures in Art Deco Design: This topic covers the use of materials such as lacquer, chrome, and glass in Art Deco design, as well as the use of exotic woods and leather. It also includes information on the use of textures such as fur and velvet to add depth and richness to Art Deco interiors.
Furniture and Decorative Objects in Art Deco Design: This topic explores the design principles of Art Deco furniture, including the use of geometric shapes and exotic materials such as shagreen and ivory. It also covers decorative objects such as clocks, vases, and sculptures that were popular in Art Deco interiors.
Famous Art Deco Artists and Designers: This topic covers the major figures in the Art Deco movement, including graphic designers such as A.M. Cassandre and furniture designers such as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. It also includes information on famous Art Deco buildings and interiors created by architects and designers such as Le Corbusier and Coco Chanel.
Contemporary Art Deco Design: This topic explores the ongoing influence of Art Deco design in contemporary interiors, including the use of Art Deco-inspired furniture and accessories. It also covers the reinterpretation of Art Deco design by contemporary designers and architects.
Cultural Significance of Art Deco: This topic explores the cultural and social significance of Art Deco as a design movement, including its relationship to modernism and symbolism. It also covers the impact of Art Deco on popular culture, including fashion, film, and advertising.
Streamline Moderne: This Art Deco style is the most popular and recognized by its curved and sleek lines, with an industrial look.
Zigzag Moderne: This style is characterized by its angular and geometric patterns, with the heavy use of zigzag patterns and chevron designs.
Hollywood Regency: This type of Art Deco design is inspired by Hollywood glamour and luxury, with bold use of colours, high shine, and metallic finishes.
Egyptian Revival: This type of Art Deco design draws inspiration from ancient Egyptian art and design, with the use of hieroglyphics and sphinxes.
Cubist Style: This style involves incorporating elements of Cubism (an art movement from the early 20th century that involved the use of geometric shapes to represent real-life objects) into the design.
Machine Age Style: This style takes inspiration from the mechanical and industrial elements of the era, with the use of metal, glass, and other hard materials.
Futurist Style: This style is characterized by its bold colors, angular lines, and abstract shapes, and is meant to evoke a sense of the future.
Classic Revival Style: This style draws inspiration from classical Greco-Roman architecture, but with a modern twist. It features ornate details like columns and arches, mixed with sleek and geometric shapes.
- "First appeared in France in the 1910s, and flourished in the United States and Europe during the 1920s to early 1930s."
- "Influenced bridges, buildings (from skyscrapers to cinemas), ships, ocean liners, trains, cars, trucks, buses, furniture, and everyday objects like radios and vacuum cleaners."
- "Combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials.", "Represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress."
- "Influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna Secession; the bright colours of Fauvism and of the Ballets Russes; the updated craftsmanship of the furniture of the eras of Louis XVI and Louis Philippe I; and the exoticized styles of China, Japan, India, Persia, ancient Egypt and Maya art."
- "Rare and expensive materials, such as ebony and ivory."
- "The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and other skyscrapers of New York City built during the 1920s and 1930s."
- "Art Deco became more subdued.", "New materials arrived, including chrome plating, stainless steel and plastic."
- "A sleeker form of the style, called Streamline Moderne, appeared in the 1930s, featuring curving forms and smooth, polished surfaces."
- "With the beginning of World War II and the rise of the strictly functional and unadorned styles of modern architecture and the International Style of architecture that followed."
- "It gave Art Deco its name."
- "United States and Europe during the 1920s to early 1930s."
- "Fauvism and of the Ballets Russes."
- "Rare and expensive materials.", "Faith in social and technological progress."
- "Art Deco became more subdued.", "New materials arrived, including chrome plating, stainless steel and plastic."
- "Curving forms and smooth, polished surfaces."
- "The beginning of World War II and the rise of the strictly functional and unadorned styles of modern architecture."
- "Bold geometric forms, bright colors, and exotic influences."
- "Combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials."
- "Monuments to the style."