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Art Deco!
A creative but short-lived movement, Art Deco not only influenced the architecture of most American cities but also had an impact on fashion, art, and furniture. From 1925 to 1940, Americans embraced Art Deco houses as a refreshing change from the eclectic and revivalist sensibilities that preceded it. The style takes its name from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs held in Paris in 1925 as a showcase for new inspiration. The style was essentially one of applied decoration. Buildings were richly embellished with hard-edged, low-relief designs; geometric shapes, including chevrons and ziggurats; and stylized floral and sunrise patterns. Shapes and decorations inspired by Native American artwork were among the archetypes of the Art Deco lexicon.
Art Deco!
I have always admired the influence of Art Deco in the UK right up to the early1950's architecture.
