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Art Deco: New Edition Book

Now available in a new format, this lavishlyillustrated volume explores Art Deco artand design from its origin to its present dayinfluences. The Art Deco style is so recognizable and widespread that itsoriginal impact on the culture in which it emerged has beenall but lost in the clutter of imitation. This book draws ourattention back to the birth of Art Deco--a period between twodevastating world wars when industrialization was flourishing, interest in archaeology was peaking, and movements such asCubism, Constructivism, Futurism, and Modernism were turningthe art world on its head. Brilliantly designed to reflect the styleit celebrates, Art Deco is filled with hundreds of examples ofpainting, architecture, interiors, jewelry, crafts, furniture, andfashion. Author Norbert Wolf traces the chronology of the ArtDeco style by looking at the politics and culture of Europe in the1920s and early 30s and the artistic movements that paralleledits popularity. He follows Art Deco's influence in Europe and itsspread to the Americas and Asia. Most importantly, this widerangingvolume looks beyond the era of Art Deco's originationto the present day. Pointing to the numerous revivals andcontemporary echoes in painting and even literature, thisbeautiful volume demonstrates the style's lasting importance.Read More

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    The Art Deco style is so recognisable and widespread that its original impact on the culture in which it emerged has been all but lost in the clutter of imitation. This book draws our attention back to the birth of Art Deco—a period between two devastating world wars when industrialisation was flourishing, interest in archaeology was peaking and movements such as Cubism, Constructivism, Futurism and Modernism were turning the art world on its head. Brilliantly designed to reflect the style it celebrates, Art Deco is filled with hundreds of examples of painting, architecture, interiors, jewelry, crafts, furniture and fashion. Author Norbert Wolf traces the chronology of the Art Deco style by looking at the politics and culture of Europe in the 1920s and early 30s and the artistic movements that paralleled its popularity. He follows Art Deco’s influence in Europe and its spread to the Americas and Asia. Most importantly, this wide-ranging volume looks beyond the era of Art Deco’s origination to the present day. Pointing to the numerous revivals and contemporary echoes in painting and even literature, this beautiful volume demonstrates the style’s lasting importance.

  • 9783791382418
  • 9783791382418
  • Norbert Wolf
  • 1 March 2016
  • Prestel
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 288
  • 1
  • Book
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