While researching the Art Deco style, and its resurgence in the late 1960's, I came across this wonderfully written and informative essay in the publishing content of the amazing THE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY at the University of Chicago. This essay explains

Enjoy this educational introduction to Art Deco design mostly as found on Encyclopædia Britannica. You can easily look up terminology and creators relevant to the period by following the links in the text.  ART DECO MOVEMENT AND STYLE The Art Deco - also

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