ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ART DECO
Shortened from art décoratif, after the Exposition des arts décoratifs held in Paris in 1925.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ART DECO»
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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, ...
Bevis Hillier, Stephen Escritt, 2003
This lavishly illustrated book brings together nearly 40 essays from leading experts in the field to discuss the phenomenon that was Art Deco.
Charlotte Benton, Tim Benton, Ghislaine Wood, 2003
Characterized by distinctive, curved surfaces and sleek, streamlined finishes, the elegant lines of Art Deco style influenced many aspects of art and architecture — from skyscrapers to jewelry.
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Art Deco Complete: The Definitive Guide to the Decorative ...
In this book, the most comprehensive account of the decorative arts of the Art Deco period ever assembled, Alastair Duncan celebrates the style's rich variety of form and its diverse international roots as the very factors that make it a ...
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Art Deco Jewelry Designs
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Art Deco Designs Stained Glass Coloring Book
Sharp, smart, dazzling Art Deco designs literally shine through a striking mix of stained glass pictures.
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Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger
It is a testament to his talentthat many of his buildings still stand and many have been named landmarks. Therese Poletti tells the fascinating story of Pflueger's life and work in Art Deco San Francisco.
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Art Deco Stained Glass Pattern Book: 91 Designs for Workable ...
91 designs for workable projects: abstract patterns in both straight-line and curve; men and women in characteristic 1920s garb; geometrically stylized birds, trees and animals; and more. Intermediate to advanced level. 60 plates.
This book presents the popular celebration of roaring 1920s fashion.
About the author Greg Stevenson is a material culture historian who also lectures in Design History. He lives in West Wales. Other titles for Shire by this author are: The 1930s Home
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ART DECO»
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New York's disappearing neon signs: the city flips the switch on its …
The art deco sign stood watch for nearly 80 years over the bar two stories above the subway on the corner of 60th and Lexington. Then in an ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
City of the dead: The hidden treasures of Paris cemeteries
Views of the Trocadero and the Eiffel tower are part of the enchantment of this small cemetery whose grandiose but relatively recent Art Deco ... «CNN, Jul 15»
Aging Verdun auditorium getting a $26M facelift
Architects will preserve the Art Deco look of the building and will restore 20 per cent of the original brick. They will create a central, open-ended ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
Studios plan new life for home of Detroit Stock Exchange
The most memorable thing on the old Detroit Stock Exchange Building on Jefferson was a stunning Art Deco relief carved by Emil Siebern of ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
GHOST's Nameless Ghoul Explains New Costumes
So we wanted it to look like [the] art deco [influential visual arts design style from the] '20s in the U.S., being that the ghouls should look like a ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Jul 15»
The Stout Scarab Is An Art Deco Minivan From 1936
If there has ever been a car that looks exactly like what its name implies, then the Stout Scarab is it. It is the result of trying to completely rethink ... «Carscoops, Jul 15»
Bialik furniture collection references Art Deco floor tiles
London designer David Amar has created a dressing unit, a daybed and benches with built-in storage, based on floor tiles in a heritage-listed ... «Dezeen, Jul 15»
The Return of Vibrant, Contemporary Art Deco Jewels
With its bright colors, bold geometric patterns and lavish ornamentation, Art Deco is one of the most iconic visual arts design eras. It flourished ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
1930s ice-cream parlour hidden in Cincinnati's art deco railway station
Cincinnati's gorgeous art deco Union Terminal houses many museums -- and a beautifully preserved 1930s ice-cream parlour serving locally ... «Boing Boing, Jul 15»
Travels on the Run: Marseille
Onward, I come to an art deco monument, a graceful arch outlining the silhouette of a woman with upstretched arms, the Mediterranean ... «National Geographic Traveler Magazine, Jul 15»
