Art Deco Style

Book Description
The dominant style in architecture and design of the 1920s and 1930s, 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 quickly spread from France to Britain, the USA and all over the globe during the 1930s.

The fascinating text charts the various worldwide manifestations of Art Deco, and demonstrates that the style, although only retrospectively labelled a 'movement', had a coherence that led to its international appeal. The first 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.

Bevis Hillier is the author of more than 20 books, including Art Deco: A Design Handbook. Stephen Escritt is a specialist in nineteenth- and twentieth-century interior design and furniture.

Art Deco Style,Bevis Hillier,Stephen Escritt,Phaidon Press,0714843288,20th century,Architecture,Art,Art deco,Art deco (Architecture),Art, Modern,Decorative arts,Design - Decorative,Design - General,History - General,History - Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945),History - Specific Styles,Art / General

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