Art Deco—which can be described as more of a style than a time period—blends a modern sensibility with earlier elements of Cubism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. Although it has its roots in the ...
The Art of Craft is an ongoing series in which Artnet News shares the story behind the making of a special design object. Just in time for the unveiling of its new Bjarke Ingels-designed museum, which ...
It's no surprise that the art deco movement was born around the conclusion of World War I. It was a symbol of hope, a new beginning that parted ways with the past's opulent and overly ornate designs, ...
When the descriptor “art deco” is used in an architectural context, images of gilded entrances, decorative metal flourishes, and sleek expressions come to mind. Think of the Empire State Building or ...
Art glass windows and cabinetry. Vintage furnishings and fixtures. A renovated porch and vestibule in the Arts and Crafts style. These are just some of the renovation and remodeling projects ...
To mark the centenary of art deco's debut on the world stage today, Dezeen rounds up everything you need to know about the style in a three-minute video. In this video produced by Dezeen Studio, ...
A quintessential architectural and design style marked by stylized geometric shapes, clean lines and opulent materials, Art Deco is instantly recognizable the world over. It was first introduced in ...
A feminine form in blue and ivory, flanked by Art Deco iconography. Here, indigo and sholapith become the medium to reimagine Deco. Elsewhere, the ocean is evoked in a kottan- (Chettinad basket weave) ...
Art Deco is an artistic and design style that emerged in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reaching its peak in the 1920s and 1930s. Although it's difficult to identify a single origin ...