I know a bit about deco, such that I can walk in an antique/collectibles shop and find deco objects. But what is the movement really about?
When I think of Art Deco I think of South Beach Blvd, old radios, Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Empire State Building.
What about Art Nouveau? Is it a cousin of deco?
Weird question, but do you think Stanly Kubrick was into art deco? I feel like several of his movies have art deco/futurism sets, objects, design, furniture, etc.
I'm exploring art deco more deliberately right now because the 2006 Burning Man theme will have some deco overtones, including The Man being on a deco-inspired structure.
Thanks in advance,
~Nathan
When I think of Art Deco I think of South Beach Blvd, old radios, Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Empire State Building.
What about Art Nouveau? Is it a cousin of deco?
Weird question, but do you think Stanly Kubrick was into art deco? I feel like several of his movies have art deco/futurism sets, objects, design, furniture, etc.
I'm exploring art deco more deliberately right now because the 2006 Burning Man theme will have some deco overtones, including The Man being on a deco-inspired structure.
Thanks in advance,
~Nathan
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Re: what defines Art Deco?
Sun, December 25, 2005 - 9:11 AMhello there, its xmas afternoon and i guess there wont be (as) many folks online. heres a couple of links that might help answer things...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_deco
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurism_%28art%29
Art Nouveau is related to Arts & Crafts and came before Art Deco
hope that helps
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Re: what defines Art Deco?
Sun, September 2, 2007 - 4:50 AMHi Nathan,
In response to your question about what defines Art Deco I suppose it is that Deco was forward looking as opposed to overtly historicist and backwards looking, Art Deco was truly NEW. It embraced the modern world as opposed to shying away from it in fear of the unknown, and simplicity of design is also a major factor that defines this style. Art Deco was also not overtly demanding or intellectual and in fact it can be considered quite frivolous and if not shallow certainly materialistic and populous. As for your question about Art Nouveau, yes, the two styles are related for Art Nouveau preceeded Art Deco and Art Deco evolved from Art Nouveau, but it was also a reaction to Art Nouveau. Art Nouveau flourished from the 1890s to 1914 or the outbreak of World War One and Art Deco had its germination in about 1910 but came to full fruition in the interwar era of the 1920s and 1930s. I'm afraid I dont know about Mr Kubrick... but I would not be suprised if he was inspired for the resugence of interest in Art Nouveau & Art Deco started in the 60s & 70s when he made many of his best films.
