Tuesday, February 22, 2011

"purely decorative"

is probably the best way to describe art deco.
art deco is a design style that began in Paris in the beginning of the 1920´s.  it´s a mix of  geometrical forms and streamlines,  glamor,  cubism and futurism.


empire state- and the chrysler building
decorative chess set

streamline,  art deco textile

guggenheim museum in new york

decorative font, very art deco

glamorous and beautiful advertisment
 
Vogue cover
 
 



cubism art deco

art deco cape

1920´s glamor