It's no surprise that the art deco movement was born around the conclusion of World War I. It was a symbol of hope, a new beginning that parted ways with the past's opulent and overly ornate designs, ...

Ask three historians to define “Art Deco,” and you’ll likely get three varying answers. That’s because Art Deco is many different things to many different people, and its evolution is as unique as its ...

The defining design movement of early 20th-century America, Art Deco led to interiors that are bold, rich, and decadent ...

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Art Deco architecture is pretty easy to identify. In the U.S., perhaps the most well-known Art Deco structure is the Chrysler Building in New York City, with its elegant spire, streamlined torso and ...

As part of our ongoing Art Deco Centenary series, Dezeen rounds up 15 of the most noteworthy US examples of art deco architecture, from New York skyscrapers to an Oklahoma church. After fully emerging ...

Art deco, the jazzy design movement that combined modernist style, rich materials and decorative influences from ancient cultures such as the Egyptians and Mayans, found a firm foothold in Texas ...

For a fan of historic buildings, a visit to Miami Beach’s art deco historic architectural district is almost overwhelming. Hundreds of small hotels and other buildings, many painted white, gleam in ...

Art deco was an art form that took its name from the trailblazing Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modern of 1925. The design style emulated internationally from that ...