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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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