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















