Art Deco

Art deco is also called style moderne. In this type of design one can see that it was between the 1908 to 1935. It is a movement in art decoration and in architecture. The deco style was originated in the 1920s and then it complete to develop into a main style in western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. It started in Paris Europe. In the 1930’s the Deco style was common among all the people. The Art Deco style has a geometric and angular shapes. In these times travel became also popular. Materials like chrome, glass, shiny fabrics and mirrors were used. The images were also stylized mostly images of aeroplanes, cars and cruiselining. Highly polished wood and glossy black lacquer was used among furs. The influence of Art Deco was art Novoue.

Influences

Ø Art nouveau since deco is based on nature things but things are changed for bolder materials and colors like black and chrome.

Ø Cubism since painters like Picasso was trying to use space, angles and also geometry.

About

Ø Furniture was strong with streamlined shapes and built in single pieces 

Ø Fabrics were plain like looking or geometric. Cushions have highlights added to them and also made in 1 colour.        

Ø Floors were made with parquet. Linoleum was used in some abstract designs and also black and white chequerboard vinyl tiles are commen.

      

Ø Rugs with geometric patterns were put on the floor. These rugs were made handmade by people like Duncan Grant.

Bibliography

[ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA, Art Deco-Art movement [online] Available at: < http://www.britannica.com/art/Art-Deco> [Accessed 21 June 2015].

[BBC. Art Deco (c;1908 to 1935) [online] Available at :< http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design/period_artdeco.shtml> [accessed 21 June 2015]