Art Deco
1925-1940
New ideas, new materials, new directions for architecture! Exciting times in art and music! Architects were inspired by the spirit of the times – a new architecture for the Modern Machine Age! The styles were distinctive and very different compared to the traditional architecture which was going on at the same time.
Art Deco can be described as angular and highly stylized with an emphasis on geometric shapes and ancient cultural symbols. The name came from L'Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes held in Paris in 1925. Art Deco can be divided into two groups.
Zigzag reflected interest in ancient cultural symbols as a source of decoration. The influence of Egyptian archaeological finds was especially significant. In 1922, Howard Carter found the tomb of Tutankhamen and Egyptian designs became all the rage.
Streamlined Art Deco developments followed the economic health of the country. Streamlined Art Deco suited the Depression-era as it was less expensive than the more elaborate, decorated Zigzag Art Deco style.
Art Deco can be described as angular and highly stylized with an emphasis on geometric shapes and ancient cultural symbols. The name came from L'Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes held in Paris in 1925. Art Deco can be divided into two groups.
Zigzag reflected interest in ancient cultural symbols as a source of decoration. The influence of Egyptian archaeological finds was especially significant. In 1922, Howard Carter found the tomb of Tutankhamen and Egyptian designs became all the rage.
Streamlined Art Deco developments followed the economic health of the country. Streamlined Art Deco suited the Depression-era as it was less expensive than the more elaborate, decorated Zigzag Art Deco style.
Identifying Features
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Teacher’s Cooperative Housing, Kamenicka Street, Prague, by Otakar Novotný, 1924
Resources : Online
"Architecture Guide: Residential Styles." Realtor Magazine. National Association of Realtors, 2013. Web. 6 July 2013. <http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/guide-residential-styles>.
"Art Deco." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 3 July 2013. Web. 6 July 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_deco>.
Craven, Jackie. "Art Deco." About.com.Architecture. About.com, 2013. Web. 6 July 2013. <http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/ig/Historic-Styles/Art-Deco-.htm>.
“Architectural Timeline 1675 – 1960.” House of Antique Hardware 2012. Web August 14, 2013. http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/s.nl/it.I/id.15/.f?sc=15&category=-115
Renzulli Learning Assignment on Art Deco
“Musical Periods.” Classics for kids. Cincinatti Public Radio, 2013. Web. August 14, 2013 http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/genre_baroque.asp
"Architecture Guide: Residential Styles." Realtor Magazine. National Association of Realtors, 2013. Web. 6 July 2013. <http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/guide-residential-styles>.
"Art Deco." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 3 July 2013. Web. 6 July 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_deco>.
Craven, Jackie. "Art Deco." About.com.Architecture. About.com, 2013. Web. 6 July 2013. <http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/ig/Historic-Styles/Art-Deco-.htm>.
“Architectural Timeline 1675 – 1960.” House of Antique Hardware 2012. Web August 14, 2013. http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/s.nl/it.I/id.15/.f?sc=15&category=-115
Renzulli Learning Assignment on Art Deco
“Musical Periods.” Classics for kids. Cincinatti Public Radio, 2013. Web. August 14, 2013 http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/genre_baroque.asp
Resources : Books
Blumenson, John J-G. "Art Deco." Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945. 2nd ed. New York: W.W.Norton, 1981. 76-79. Print.
Carley, Rachel. "Art Deco." The Visual Dictionary of American Domestic Architecture. New York: Henry Holt, 1994. 228. Print.
Harris, Cyril M., ed. Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture. New York: Dover, 1983. Print.
Massey, James C., and Shirley Maxwell. "Modern Styles." House Styles in America: The Old House Journal Guide to the Architecture of American Homes. New York: Penguin Studio, 1999. 237-41. Print.
McAlester, Virginia, and Lee McAlester. "Eclectic Houses: Modernistic." A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. 464-67. Print.
Paxmann, Christine. "Art Deco." From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers: Architecture for Children. Munich: Prestel, 2012. 36-37. Print.
Poppeliers, John C., S. Allen Chambers, and Nancy B. Schwartz. "Art Deco." What Style Is It? A Guide to American Architecture. Ed. Diane Maddex. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1983. 88-91. Print.
Weaver, Janice. "The Jazz Age." Building America. Toronto: Tundra, 2002. 38-39. Print.
Blumenson, John J-G. "Art Deco." Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, 1600-1945. 2nd ed. New York: W.W.Norton, 1981. 76-79. Print.
Carley, Rachel. "Art Deco." The Visual Dictionary of American Domestic Architecture. New York: Henry Holt, 1994. 228. Print.
Harris, Cyril M., ed. Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture. New York: Dover, 1983. Print.
Massey, James C., and Shirley Maxwell. "Modern Styles." House Styles in America: The Old House Journal Guide to the Architecture of American Homes. New York: Penguin Studio, 1999. 237-41. Print.
McAlester, Virginia, and Lee McAlester. "Eclectic Houses: Modernistic." A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. 464-67. Print.
Paxmann, Christine. "Art Deco." From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers: Architecture for Children. Munich: Prestel, 2012. 36-37. Print.
Poppeliers, John C., S. Allen Chambers, and Nancy B. Schwartz. "Art Deco." What Style Is It? A Guide to American Architecture. Ed. Diane Maddex. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1983. 88-91. Print.
Weaver, Janice. "The Jazz Age." Building America. Toronto: Tundra, 2002. 38-39. Print.