Unveiling the Darker Side of Art Deco
The Art Deco movement, which emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, is often associated with glamour and luxury, as seen in iconic landmarks like New York's Chrysler Building.
However, beneath its bold and glamorous facade, Art Deco's inspiration is rooted in a questionable patchwork of influences from antiquity, including Tutankhamun's tomb and Aztec temples.
Despite its glamorous connotations, Art Deco was never a single unified style, but rather a complex and eclectic movement that has been oversimplified by its association with wealth and extravagance, as depicted in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
It evokes images of glittering skyscrapers trimmed with chrome, cinemas fronted by ziggurat steps and mansion parties
The movement's true nature is more nuanced, revealing a darker side that warrants closer examination.
Author's summary: Art Deco's glamorous facade hides a complex history.
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