1. ART-DECO

2. HISTORY
Arts Decorations, “Explosition Internationale des arts decorations et industries modernes” held in Paris in 1925.
Became popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and influenced the design of buildings,furniture,jewellery ,fashion,cars etc…

3. Architectural Height: 196m/ 643ft
570 Lexington Avenue
Country : USA , NY
Architectural Height: 196m/ 643ft
Regional Ranking: #226 Tallest in North America
City Ranking : #75 Tallest in New York City.

4. Skyscraper in Shanghai Times square building - Rochester

5. Participent of many different styles, sometimes contradictory, united by a desire to be modern.
Influenced by the bold geometric forms of : Cubism, the bright colors of Fauvism and the updated craftmanship of furniture from the eras of Louis Phillippe and Lui XVI.
Featured rare and expensive materials : ebony, ivory and exquisite craftmanship.
In 1930, new materials arrived including : chrome plating, stainless steel and plastic.
New form of style called “Streamline Moderne”
Featured curving forms and smooth, polished surfaces.
First International architectural style, with examples found in : USA, Asia, European cities,Russia,Latin America and Africa.
The style came to an end in the beginning of the World War II.

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Created by: Toni Bozinovic i
Class : IIb