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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Art Deco was a popular international art design movement from 1925 until the 1940s, 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 Empire State Building and The Chrysler Building, both in New York City, are two of the largest and best-known examples of the style. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License If you look on Ebay or Ikea every one is claiming their object is Eames or Art Deco? Q. What really defines these styles? What makes something Eames style? What makes it Art Deco style? Any help with definitions would be greatly appreciated. If you could refrain from using Wikpedia I would greatly appreciate it. I know it is not a reliable source since it is fluid and anyone can add to the text of it. Links are appreciated. I just want to learn about these 2 styles. I find them very interesting. I do not have a libral arts background and would like to learn more. I only learned about technology, so anything else is great. If you have book suggestions on furniture or archetecture that would be wonderful. If you can think of a better category for these questions please let me know. Well look at the Ikea stuff they are… [cont.] Asked by adobeprincess - Mon Sep 18 00:18:38 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Eames isn't a style, it's a famous (and very expensive)manufacturer of furniture. If you ever watch Frasier, he has an Eames chair - it's the brown leather one next to the door leading out to his balcony (yes, I watch too much TV sometimes). Art Deco was a style which reached the height of its popularity in the 1930s and early 1940s. The style can be seen in everything from jewelry to furniture to art to home decor to architecture. The Chrysler building in New York is considered the classic example of Art Deco architecture. The 1939 World's Fair in New York is a great place to find examples of Art Deco - check the many websites out there. I collect a lot of Art Deco pieces, and I share your frustration with Ebay. Unfortunately, it's… [cont.] Answered by Chris McDowell - Mon Sep 18 00:31:20 2006 Where is good to visit in NYC to see echoes of the famous art deco (1920s/ 30s) era? Q. Somewhere the public can actually visit or enter- perhaps there's a particular street, or a shopping complex, or a park? Does any of the old lifestyle remain? Cheers! Asked by DaveyMcB - Thu Nov 8 06:22:22 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. Rockefeller Center, ( the Interior Mall as well as the Exterior) Will take most of the day to explore all of it .Chrysler,Woolworth and Empire State Buildings are fun but quick visits. Flushing Meadow Park in queens has a lot of remnants of the 1939 Worlds Fair Answered by boldkevin - Thu Nov 8 10:05:55 2007 In your opinion what the finest example of Art Deco architecture in the UK?
Q. Can one visit any one of your choices (not just see from the outside!) Asked by Conway Valley - Wed Nov 26 05:16:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Hackney Town Hall (1936) wants some beating and can be seen by the public - inside and out. Answered by Geoff the skier - Wed Nov 26 05:24:33 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Art Deco"  news.google.com Luxist ... Mille Miglia along with a touch of the "futuristic optimism" of industrial designer Raymond Loewy's (1893 1986) amazing Art Deco steam locomotives. ... and more » news.google.com Hindu Recently in Chennai tolaunch Bombay Deco in collaboration with Sharada Diwedi, Mehrotra speaks on his works, conservation and his teaching practice at MIT ... and more » news.google.com TV Technology "What we all talked about was an ' art deco ' feel. Art deco had an obvious New York school, but it also had a Los Angeles movement. ... and more » From Google News Search: "Art Deco"  i211.photobucket.com 367px x 550px | 116.30kB [source page] with earlier Art Nouveau and follows right through to the glamour of 40s silver screen starlets Look out for the geometric shapes curved lines and exotic influences that defined the era Outfits and cigarette motif from Marc Jacobs A W 2007 antique Art Deco Egyptian theme bracelet the Chrysler Building background artwork by Tamara de Lempicka  custommade.com 576px x 550px | 19.90kB [source page] Mahogany sycamore Art Deco cabinet From Yahoo Image Search: "Art Deco"  artdecobuildings.blogspot.com David Thompson Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:42:00 GM No doubt, The Snowdon Theatre is one of Montreal's best . Art Deco. buildings. The main auditorium was constructed in 1937 with Daniel John Crighton the architect. The streamline fin and angled marquee were added in 1950. ...  secure.ereader.com unknown Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:52:44 GM Shop our large selection of eBooks. New eBook releases and bestsellers in over 40 categories including science fiction, romance, mystery, suspense,contemporary fiction,fantasy and more. Visit eReader.com today!  nzlive.com unknown Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:39:16 GM Deco. Inspiring: . Art Deco. Fashion Show, event information, schedule & guide online. and New Zealand event guide on NZLive.com. From Google Blog Search: "Art Deco" |
