Art Deco

Art Deco is a stylish kind of art and design. It was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Art Deco uses bold lines, sharp shapes, and bright colors. You can see it in buildings, furniture, and jewelry. It made things look modern and fancy at the same time.

Where You See It

Art Deco can be found in many famous places. The Chrysler Building in New York City is a great example. It has shiny metal and sharp, pointed shapes. Many movie theaters and hotels from that time were built in this style. Art Deco also shows up on old posters, clocks, and cars.

How It Started

Art Deco began in France around 1920. It got its name from a big art show in Paris in 1925. People liked how it mixed old ideas with new machines. The style spread quickly to other countries. It stayed popular until World War II started in 1939.

Fun Facts

• The Empire State Building is also an Art Deco building.
• Art Deco was inspired by ancient Egyptian art and Native American designs.
• Many old movie posters used the Art Deco style.

Did You Know?

Miami Beach in Florida has a whole neighborhood filled with Art Deco buildings painted in bright pastel colors.