AMERICAN ART DECO

Art Deco was the most important decorative style of the late 1920s and 30s, and its expression in America was seen in architecture, sculpture, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, graphic arts, jewelry—in virtually every area of the fine and decorative arts. This splendid book explores the indigenous tradition of Art Deco in America and, in over 500 illustrations, reveals the beauty and extent of the style as it was manifested in the United States. This beautifully produced volume displays and discusses American Art Deco in all its variations. Brilliant illustrations, including 233 plates in superb color, make the period between the world wars come to life in objects ranging from cocktail shakers to the Trylon and Perisphere of the 1939 World's Fair. Alastair Duncan, an internationally acknowledged authority on Art Deco and Art Nouveau, and the author of ten books on the subject, brings the style into focus in a detailed and entertaining text. This is truly the definitive volume on the American interpretation of one of the most successful design styles of the century. 502 illustrations, including 233 plates in full color. Out Of Print. Condition: Very Fine/As New.