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Art deco
from Component 2
by Simi Bakarey
Art deco or Art Decoratifs is a French modern art style originating in the 1920s, but arrived just before the end of art nouveau in the 1910s.
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Characteristics
- Symmetrical lines
- Streamlined
Although originating in Europe the American style of deco outgrew and evolved to have a bigger influence in the U.S with the New York buildings probably being the most recognisable examples of art deco in architecture
Art Deco aimed to be just as unique as its predecessor but in a more accessible way. Art Nouveau emphasised originality and handmade objects with stylised forms. Art deco was egalitarian, prioritising all people as a whole rather than individual aspects.
Example
The national Basilica of the sacred heart is the fifth largest church in the world and an art deco monument designed by Albert Van Huffel from years 1919-1969. It’s located in Brussels.
- Aesthetic to the eye
- Geometric - Often simple
Simple forms and repeating shapes are key within this aesthetic
With the development of large scale manufacturing ,artists and designers wanted to enhance the appearance of mass produced functional objects
