The Darker Side of Art Deco
Art Deco, the defining style of the interwar years, is often associated with glamour and luxury. However, its inspiration is rooted in a questionable patchwork of ancient cultures, including Egyptian and Aztec influences.
The Art Deco movement emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by its bold and glamorous style, as seen in landmarks like New York's Chrysler Building, constructed in 1928.
- Glittering skyscrapers trimmed with chrome
- Cinemas fronted by ziggurat steps
- Mansion parties, as depicted in F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
It evokes images of glittering skyscrapers trimmed with chrome, cinemas fronted by ziggurat steps and mansion parties as seen in the likes of F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
Despite its unified appearance, Art Deco was never a single style, but rather a complex and multifaceted movement.
Author's summary: Art Deco's glamour hides a darker history.
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