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The new style which stemmed from a rejection of the excessive Art Nouveau naturalism was perhaps foreshadowed by the delicate linearity of the garland style, had its roots in the chromatic contrasts popularized by the Ballets Russes, found sources of … Continue reading →

Deriving its name from the famous 1925 ‘Exposition Internationale des Art Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes’ the Art Deco movement lasted roughly 30 years, spanning from 1910 to 1939, incorporating both World War I and World War II. It began with … Continue reading →