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art deco
noun
a style of decorative art developed originally in the 1920s with a revival in the 1960s, marked chiefly by geometric motifs, curvilinear forms, sharply defined outlines, often bold colors, and the use of synthetic materials, as plastics.
Art Deco
/ ˈɛəʊ /
noun
a style of interior decoration, jewellery, architecture, etc, at its height in the 1930s and characterized by geometrical shapes, stylized natural forms, and symmetrical utilitarian designs adapted to mass production
( as modifier )
an Art-Deco carpet
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of art deco1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of art deco1
Example Sentences
The ceremony, held at Radio City Music Hall amid the art deco splendor of old New York, was presided over by Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo, a natural wonder of the theatrical universe.
Vice City's version of Miami's art deco, neon-lit beachfront appears in the trailer, as does the Grassrivers swampland, inspired by the Florida everglades.
Penarth Pier, now 117 years old and instantly recognisable with its art deco styled pavilion building, permits fishing for nine months of the year.
Look closely and you’ll see the art deco ornamentation on the Empire State Building is actually dinosaur claws in front of knight shields.
A large, art deco country house built by Walter Crittall in the 1930s was listed for sale last year at £1.65m.
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