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Artists are fully aware that the term art deco came from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs Industriels et Modernes in 1925, held in Paris, France. French artists then collaborated to come up with the show. Emile Decour, Hector Guimard, Eugene Grasset, Paul Follot, Raoul Lachenal and Maurice Dufrene were previously into Art Nouveau before they came up with the new show. Art deco was not that popular till Bevis Hillier, an art historian and critic, mentioned it in her book entitled Art Deco of the 20s and 30s in 1968.
Enough with art deco history; of course you would want to know how you can set up a purely decorative theme in your home.
Art Deco Features and Materials
The use of new building materials that were altered to other styles is what separated art deco from Art Nouveau. This kind of architecture showed scientific progress, technology, speed and the rise of commerce.
Combine these revolutionary characteristics with opulent, modern style and what you have is art deco in its purest form. To further picture what this style is all about, try to visualize the lavish interiors and architecture of cinemas, U.S. train stations and ocean liners like the Queen Mary. The simplicity of their designs is what made them endure even the Great Depression. This only means that your choice is a design that is timeless.
Art deco structure is fundamentally about geometric shapes from the Greco-Roman Classicism. You can also find the multi-faceted architecture of Assyria, Babylon, Aztec Mexico and Ancient Egypt. Think of monumental structures and skyscrapers, music halls, find trapezoids, triangles, zigzags, sweeping curves, and chevron patterns.
It is also not surprising to find new materials like stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, inlaid wood and lacquer. You can find these new materials fused with horn, moulded glass, ivory, and exotic stuff like zebra or shark skin.
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Art Deco Applications
Art deco is commonly seen in poster art, jewelry textiles, fashion, furniture, architecture and interior design. This style is also applied in graphics and painting.
Art deco design are now adopted by so many architects all over the world ranging from Australia, Romania, Argentina, India, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Cuba, to Spain. American art deco is evident in structures such as the Chrysler Building, News Building, Rockefeller Center, The Empire State Building, and the Chanin Building.
If you love the reappearance of art deco in interiors, then you are not alone. Many homeowners now embrace this style by using bold, geometric patterns. Curvilinear and rectilinear forms are also iconic forms used in art deco interiors. These can make any room come alive almost instantly.
Travel and tourism were quite popular in the 1930s, hence, the addition of African safaris and other exotic finishes to art deco was inevitable. So go ahead and use shiny fabrics, glass, mirrors and metallic paints in your home.
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And what is art deco without artwork and sculptures? As the name of this style suggests, you should showcase the arts and the world of entertainment. Use sculptural lamps, the boldest oil paintings that you can find, and ornate bedroom furniture. Detailed furniture will surely bring in the art deco elements that you need for your home.
Using the term bold is surely an understatement when talking about the high contrast colors used in art deco. In your kitchen or bathroom, use finishes and tiles that revive the artistic vibe. Monochromatic black combined with white, deep brown or bright reds will surely look gorgeous.
Bring in some high gloss porcelain and ceramic tiles, bold fabrics, to finish off with a dramatic art deco flair.
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