July 7, 2006
Art Deco
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Art deco is a style of design that originated in French luxury goods shortly before WWI and became internationally popular during the 1920s and 30s. Its name derives from the 1925 Paris Exposition of Decorative Arts, where the style reached its apex. Art deco is characterized by long, thin forms, curving surfaces, and geometric patterning. Works executed in the art deco style range from skyscrapers and ocean liners to toasters. What are a few architectural examples of the art deco style?
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