art deco

Photographs and text celebrate the Depression era style and design that has become known as "Dime Store Deco", profiling some of the most sought-after artifacts from the era.

On cover: An illustrated guide to a decorative style from 1920 to 1939. Presents artists and designers of the Arts Deco period and their works.

Contains seventy-two reproducible, black-and-white designs in the modern Art Deco style.

Presents an exploration and assessment of the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s as seen in American architecture, sculpture, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, graphic arts, and jewelry.

Examines the Art Deco form of art, discussing the style's history, the influences that shaped it, and its most celebrated artists.

Contains black-and-white illustrations of eighteen highly ornate alphabets, and includes abstract and geometric art deco borders featuring exotic motifs such as tropical fish, birds, shells, plants, and insects.

A visual guide to Art Deco collectibles that profiles works from a wide range of artists, with up-to-date price guides and tips for buying, selling, and collecting furniture, textiles, glass, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, metalware, posters, and graphics.

This book looks in detail at all aspects of the Art Deco movement, with commentary on 120 works.