Art deco architecture book

She has written extensively on art deco design and. The art deco movement in decorative arts and architecture originated in the 1920s and became very popular in western europe during the 1930s. The style that emerged in its wake explore the art deco period 1925 to 1937. The twentieth centurys iconic decorative style from paris, london, and brussels to new york, sydney, and santa monica. Get flying buttresses for your coffee table norbert wolfs art deco is. This book is a short and concise introduction to the art deco style, looking at both architectural style and interior design. This wideranging exploration of art deco architectural design embraces many different times and. From a sleekly modern apartment house in cairo to a town hall in the netherlands, architecture was influenced internationally by the art deco style, as revealed. The top 10 list of the most inspirational art deco books. Art deco influenced the design of buildings, furniture, jewelry, fashion, cars, movie theatres, trains, ocean liners, and everyday objects such as radios and vacuum cleaners.

Almost everything in the book aside from the architecture too big to. Art deco was a sprawling design sensibility that wound its way through numerous early 20th century art and design forms, from fine art and architecture to. Art deco books english heritage english heritage shop. Patricia bayer is an art historian who has written extensively on art deco design and architecture. Art deco architecture across canada book productservice. The author gives some useful advice on achieving the art deco look without necessarily investing in period pieces. Whether you are looking at 1920s and 30s architecture in new york, chicago, australia, france, india, or anywhere around the world, it is easy to see that buildings of this period have a. A lavishly illustrated survey of american art deco architecture.

From style to symmetry watch this decadent era unfold. Interesting stories and colourful photos of more than 150 art decostyle buildings located in big cities and small towns from coast to coast. Art deco, sometimes referred to as deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in france just before world war i. Patricia bayer is an art historian specializing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brilliantly designed to reflect the style it celebrates, art deco is filled with hundreds of examples of painting, architecture, interiors, jewelry, crafts. A 1984 book, w ashington deco by hans wirz and richard striner, catalogs over 400 art deco buildings in the w ashington area. A book on art deco thats a work of art in itself but wheres the. Polettis credentials as a reporter serve us, the readers, well. It combines the best of san francisco architectural history 19001948 with the fascinating history of timothy plueger, arguably san franciscos best architect, intertwined with glimpses of period artists such as diego rivera. Art deco architecture flourished in large cities and small towns throughout america in the 1920s and 1930s. Her books include art deco architecture, art deco interiors, and art deco postcards.

It is not a comprehensive guide, but is beautifully illustrated throughout and thoughtfully presented. Having said that i found the book a fascinating overview of deco. Her books include art deco architecture, art deco interiors. Design, decoration, and detail from the twenties and thirties by bayer, patricia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

An expansive take on american art deco that explores chicagos pivotal role in developing the architecture, graphic design, and product design that came to define middleclass style in the twentieth century frank lloyd wrights lost midway gardens, the iconic sunbeam. It doesnt cover architecture or the way the style was used for commercial products. Art deco buildings, with their highly ornate facades and dramatic forms, are a vital part of our surroundings. Although the book is called art deco complete you should know that the editorial is really focused on the european fine art aspects of this wonderfully exuberant style. Many of the best examples office buildings, movie theaters, hotels, and churches are still in use. Design, decoration and detail from the twenties and thirties is an illustrated book by american art historian patricia bayer. Art deco, sometimes referred to a s deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture and designs that first appeared in france just before w or ld w ar i. Brilliantly designed to reflect the style it celebrates, art deco is filled with hundreds of examples of painting, architecture, interiors, jewellery, crafts.