Art Deco

Detail of doors of the Asian Art Museum, 1933. This was the original home of the Seattle Art Museum, which moved to its present location in 1991. Seattle, Washington, USA. Holly Hayes all photos →

A modern style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized by geometric shapes, defined outlines, Egyptian motifs, bold colors and the use of synthetic materials.

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Page Title: Art Deco
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: December 12, 2012
Last Updated: April 20, 2024