Art Deco: Glamour, Luxury, and Modernity
Art Deco was a prominent style of the 1920s and 30s, influencing everything from skyscrapers to jewelry. It represented luxury, glamour, and faith in social and technological progress.
Key Characteristics
- Geometric Shapes: Use of triangles, zigzags, and sunburst motifs.
- Symmetry and Order: A reaction against the organic flow of Art Nouveau.
- Modern Materials: Use of chrome, glass, and highly polished wood.
Impact
Art Deco remains one of the most recognizable styles in architecture, epitomized by the Chrysler Building in New York.