American Art Deco

American Art Deco is a comprehensive visual history of the most important decorative style of the late 1920s and 1930s in the United States. Written by Alastair Duncan, this digital edition is presented as a downloadable PDF and offers instant access after purchase. Over 500 illustrations bring the period between the world wars to life.

The book explores the indigenous tradition of Art Deco in America. It shows how American designers adopted the style that reached its climax at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Modernes in Paris. The result was a distinctly American interpretation seen in architecture, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, jewelry, and more.

Book Overview

American Art Deco is a definitive survey by Alastair Duncan, an acknowledged authority on Art Deco and Art Nouveau. The book belongs to the Art category and covers the movement’s American expression from the late 1920s to the 1930s. It includes 502 illustrations, 233 of them in full color, and presents objects ranging from cocktail shakers to the Trylon and Perisphere of the 1939 World’s Fair.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The roots of American Art Deco, from the 1925 Paris exposition to exhibitions in American museums and department stores.
• Architecture landmarks like the Chrysler Building, Radio City Music Hall, Richfield Oil Building, and Pan-Pacific Auditorium.
• Furniture by designers such as Paul Theodore Frankl, Donald Deskey, Russel Wright, and Walter von Nessen.
• Decorative arts chapters on lighting, clocks, silver, metalware, ceramics, glass, textiles, sculpture, painting, graphics, and jewelry.
• Industrial design and the skyscraper motif unique to American Art Deco.
• Over 500 illustrations, including 233 color plates.

Why This Book Matters

Art Deco was the most important decorative style of its era in America. This book documents its influence across virtually every area of the fine and decorative arts. It is a valuable resource for collectors, designers, architects, and students of 20th-century design.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, not a physical product. After your purchase, you can access the PDF and read it on your computer, tablet, or phone. It works with appropriate Kindle apps, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps.

FAQ

Can I get instant access after purchase? Yes, the PDF is available for download immediately after checkout.

Is there a physical copy shipped to me? No, this is a digital file only. No physical shipping is involved.

What devices can I use? The PDF can be opened on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using compatible reading apps.

Add American Art Deco to your library today and explore a defining chapter in American design.