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Art Deco may be hard to define, but you know it when you see it. Its architecture is at once angular—associated with shapes ...
This is a house at the height of the Art Nouveau ... sculptural furniture, curved silhouettes, and organic materials." Rather than the ornate excesses of its early 20th-century aesthetic, the ...
Art Deco, a design movement that originated in the early 20th century, is defined by bold geometric patterns, rich colors, and luxurious materials ...
A signature style of the early 20th century “Ask three historians to define the term Art Deco, and you’ll likely get three varying answers,” design writer Arricca Elin Sansone said last year ...
Art Deco Scotland’ explores the architecture and design across the country, including iconic Aberdeen structures such as the ...
1920s and 30s The distinctive look of Art Deco originated in France in the early 20th century but, as Burke says, quickly spread around the world. "What it was trying to do was step away from ...
A new book by a Glasgow Professor exploring the influence of Art Deco on Scottish architecture and design has hit the shelves.