Evolution of the Art Deco Movement

Art Deco, Art Auctions and the Art Deco Evolution

By Nikki Freeman, published Jun 22, 2007
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Modern art as an art genre demonstrates unique and controversial art techniques. There are many reasons why modern artists are considered quite different from the conventional fine artist. Art deco plays a large and impressively lavish part in the evolution of the modern art community. The bold colors and blending curves are the key to true art deco creations, while expressive and bold colors also contribute to the role of the art deco movement. There are world renowned art auctions that still display and sell many art deco pieces of various kinds.

By the 20th century the art of decoration became what is now know as the art deco genre, becoming a very strong influence on architecture, fashion, the visual arts as well as design. The term ‘art deco' was conceived from an exhibition that took place in Paris, France. This exhibition was named the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in the year 1925.

While the art Deco term comes from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, it was not mainly used only until the late 1960s. Mostly because pre- World War I Europe had an effect upon the art world. This movement still managed to touch many areas of the art world. Much of the industry was experiencing similar shifts, including technology, the photograph and other forms of fine art emulation.

The art deco movement happen to really intrigue most of the admiring public. It was something different that brought about advances in technology and social interest groups earlier during the 21st century. While this art deco culture reacted to these ever growing changing times, the art deco art genre was still a part of the culture.

When you think of art deco, you mostly attribute eclectic type of decoration and modern design. This is mostly influenced by different types of artists and various art forms. Furniture, clocks, glasswork, metalwork, and screens as well as many other types of fine art pieces.

Art Deco

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Takeaways
  • By the 20th century the art of decoration became what is now know as the art deco genre
  • This exhibition was named the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes
  • Art Deco Plays a large role in the evolution of modern art
Did You Know?
When you think of art deco, you mostly attribute eclectic type of decoration and modern design.
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I just love deco art, and deco era homes. It's a shame that the smoothness and fluidity of the movement didn't always stay in style.

Posted on 02/13/2008 at 7:02:59 AM

 
great article! it's nice to see someone write about art! esp. something as cool as art deco!

Posted on 07/03/2007 at 7:07:00 PM

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