Ask three historians to define “Art Deco,” and you’ll likely get three varying answers. That’s because Art Deco is many different things to many different people, and its evolution is as unique as its ...
It's no surprise that the art deco movement was born around the conclusion of World War I. It was a symbol of hope, a new beginning that parted ways with the past's opulent and overly ornate designs, ...
The living rooms Poirot solved his cases in. The Great Gatsby. The gilded dining room of London's Claridge's Hotel. All of these are examples of Art Deco interior design, and all of them have an ...
CHARLESTON — When you think of Art Deco architecture, New York City probably comes to mind, where iconic skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and 30 Rockefeller Plaza dot ...
A century after the Jazz Age, we’re spotting gilded details and geometric patterns everywhere.
Art deco, the jazzy design movement that combined modernist style, rich materials and decorative influences from ancient cultures such as the Egyptians and Mayans, found a firm foothold in Texas ...
Art Deco architecture is pretty easy to identify. In the U.S., perhaps the most well-known Art Deco structure is the Chrysler Building in New York City, with its elegant spire, streamlined torso and ...
For a fan of historic buildings, a visit to Miami Beach’s art deco historic architectural district is almost overwhelming. Hundreds of small hotels and other buildings, many painted white, gleam in ...
A brand new book by a Glasgow Professor exploring the influence of Art Deco on Scottish architecture and design has hit the shelves. Published by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), the book titled ...