One of the truly alluring things about art deco is its optimism. Fundamentally, the use of varied and new materials, the sweeping masterstroke of its grandiose and larger than life imagery, the distilled ideas and sculpted design were a shared hope for better times. For it was, indeed, a transnational Read more…
Many art deco themes revived old ethnic patterns. Designers and architects who favored Art Moderne design features were really culling the past for inspiration. It was a time of enjoying the exploration of the globe and all its ethnic influences. Picture merchant ships from around the world all docking at Read more…
One of the most interesting things about the Art Deco period is how omni-present, or wide-spread, this decorative style was in the United States. It was applied to all the decorative arts – from iron railings to ceramic doo-dads to architecture and faucets. It was found in every small town Read more…