Art Deco

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

Art Deco Door Detail — 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. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Quick Facts on Art Deco

Go Historic ID

109

Getty AAT ID

300021426

Term Type

style

Dates

1920s