Unveiling the Darker Side of Art Deco
The Art Deco movement, which emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, is often associated with glamour and luxury, as seen in iconic landmarks like New York's Chrysler Building.
However, beneath its bold and glamorous facade, Art Deco's inspiration is rooted in a questionable patchwork of influences from antiquity, including Tutankhamun's tomb and Aztec temples.
Despite its glamorous reputation, Art Deco was never a single unified style, but rather a complex and eclectic movement that continues to fascinate and inspire.
It evokes images of glittering skyscrapers trimmed with chrome, cinemas fronted by ziggurat steps and mansion parties as seen in the likes of F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
Author's summary: Art Deco's darker side revealed.