Art Deco began in the 1920s and ran into 1939 with its torturous battle between functionalists and decorators. Art Deco followed Modernism, and that is mostlikely the reason it was as extravagant as it was. Modernism was pretty bare minimum, trying to completely do away with the heavy ornamentation of the Victorian era that was their predecessor. Now that things are once again changing and things got a little boring people are getting inspired again. That is where art deco comes along and spices everything up. The Art Deco Era uses heavy focus on: Chevron, zig-zags, african tribal art, large mirrors, and prominent lighting fixtures. Instead of the nature vibes given with modernism they use rich materials such as: ebony, zebrawood with inlays of ivory, tortoise-shell, leather, polished metals, mirrors and glass. I feel that every different era we see coming through is in direct contrast with the era it follows which I feel is a very human rebellion way of life.
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Extra Credit Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wwiR3K3bXA
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Haley: I like how Haley went into depth about the skyscrapers and added pictures to relate to her writing.
Becca: I really enjoyed Becca's video on the difference between Art Noeveau and Art Deco, thought it was a valid point and something to take into mind.
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