Introduction -- Toward a moderne style -- Triumph of the decorative arts -- Age of fashion -- Building the future -- Index.
Summary
Western art has evolved through a wide range of styles, each characterized by its own unique philosophy and masterpieces. This series is a visual tribute to these formative movements in Western art and the artists and forces that created them -- Art Deco developed as part of the modernism of the 1920s and 1930s. Here is an in-depth look at this century's most unique art movement, and the artists and artisans who applied the style to everything from buildings to everyday objects.
