Art Deco
May 26, 2009 by blogtopia
Filed under Architectural style
Art Deco was a popular international art design movement from 1925 until 1939, affecting the decorative arts such as architecture, interior design, and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional, and modern.
The movement was a mix of many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, Art Nouveau, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.
Art Deco experienced a decline in popularity during the late 30s and early 40s, and soon fell out of public favor. It experienced a resurgence with the popularization of graphic design in the 1980s. Art Deco had a profound influence on many later artistic movements, such as Memphis and Pop art.
Surviving examples may still be seen in many different locations worldwide, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, Spain, Cuba, Indonesia, the Philippines, Romania, New Zealand and Brazil. Many classic examples still exist in the form of architecture in many major cities. The Chrysler Building, designed by William Van Alen, is a classic example of this, as it is one of the most notable examples of Art Deco architecture today.
The distinctive style of Art Deco has been echoed in many similar movements since its early decline. Art Deco influenced later styles such as Memphis and the Pop art movement. It also had an effect on post modern architecture and styles, even through to the late 1970s. Art Deco has also had a marked influence on contemporary design.
Links
- Art Deco Brazilian Northeast
- Art Deco Chicago
- Art Deco Miami Beach
- Art Deco Montreal
- Art Deco Napier, New Zealand
- Art Deco Sydney, Australia
- Art Deco Society, Victoria, Australia
- Art Deco Society of Western Australia
- Art Deco Society of Washington
- Art Deco Society of California
- Art Deco UK
- Illustrations: The Art Deco Book in France
- Durban Deco Directory: South Africa
- Miami Beach Art Deco District
- Nebraska State Capitol site
- Tulsa, Oklahoma Art Deco Heritage
- Victoria and Albert Museum Art Deco