Art Deco: 20th century design
Art, Architecture, Ceramics, Jewelry, Fashion
Artists of the 1920s Erte
Gustave Klimpt
Architecture Use of geometric lines Use of perspective
Some Famous Art Deco Buildings The Chrysler Building in NYC –Use of arches –Use of horizontal lines
The Empire State Building The General Electric Building
Ceramics minimal detail curves and lines spot color
Jewelry
Fashion Dresses - tea length or floor length Emphasis on sensuous line Use of color for dramatic effect Accessories - jewelry, hats
More Fashion
The Flappers Flappers wore short hair in a bob or a wave - tea length dresses - cropped hats - long necklaces
More Women’s Fashion
The Men’s Attire 3 piece suits were in fashion Hats and Ties Jim Jams Oxford Suits Arrow Collars