Architectural Styles / Modern decorative style, c. 1920–1940
Art Deco
/ˌɑːrt ˈdɛk.oʊ/noun
Shortened from the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs.
Definition
A style of bold geometry, stepped setbacks, vertical emphasis, and streamlined ornament in luxurious materials.
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Structural & construction notes
Skyscrapers often stepped back in tiers. Chevrons, sunbursts, metal spandrel panels, and polished stone gave facades a crisp, ornamental rhythm.
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