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The History of Art Deco: A Timeless Aesthetic

Art Deco is one of the most admired and easily recognisable art movements thanks to its distinctive style, defined by geometric shapes and strong linear patterns. The traditional style inherits luxuriousness accentuated by the use of silver, crystal, ivory, jade and lacquer. Developed in the 1920s, it continues to influence artists, architects and designers across the world. The intention was to create a sleek, traditional elegance that symbolised wealth and sophistication. The Art Deco style originated in France in the 1910s, it came to life during the Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes held in Paris in 1925. This developed into a major trend in Western Europe during the 1930s. Although this interior trend faded during the 1940s, by the late 1960s there was a renewed interest and this followed through to the 21st century with interior, fashion and decorative art taking inspiration from the Art Deco movement.


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