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art deco

BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESOURCES

ON THE STYLE & ARCHITECTURE

OF THE 1920's & 30's

ART DECO

(also referred to as Jazz Modern, Style Moderne, Zigzag style, Streamline Moderne)

Describes works created from 1920 - 1939, characterized by geometric shapes with lavish ornamentation. 

Influenced by ancient Egypt, Mayans, and various "exotic" Asian cultures. Steel, terracotta, iron, bronze, chrome, stone, & virolite were popular materials of the era.

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