ART DECO

Author traces the chronology of the Art Deco style by looking at the politics and culture of Europe in the 1920s and early 30s and t he artistic movements that paralleled its popularity. He follows Art Decos influence in Europe and its spread to the Americas and A sia. Most importantly, this wideranging volume looks beyond the era of Art Decos origination to the present day. Pointing to the nu merous revivals and contemporary echoes in painting and even literature, this beautiful volume demonstrates the styles lasting impo rtance.