Art Deco

Art Deco is an architectural and design style that developed in the 1920s and 1930s, reaching international prominence after the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. Characterized by its emphasis on geometric forms, symmetry, and stylized ornamentation, Art Deco reflects the optimism and technological progress of the interwar period. Art Deco was used in a wide range of building types, from cinemas and department stores to skyscrapers and transportation hubs.