Art Deco

by Diane Yancey

Book Overview

The Art Deco movement brought about a feeling of glamorousness to the ordinary. One of the most iconic representations of the movement is New York City's Chrysler Building. Originating in France in the early 1900s, America soon embraced Art Deco's color, zigzags, sunbursts, and eye-catching designs. It combined modernist styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. It represented luxury, exuberance, and faith in technological and social progress...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420503405
• ISBN13: 9781420503401
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10