Art Deco 1910-1939

Originally conceived by and first shown at the V&A in 2003, Art Deco 1910-1939 has toured the USA, Canada, Japan, and now Australia. It has been seen by over one million visitors worldwide, a testament to the tremendous appeal of the style.But this is more than just an historical catalogue. It is a sumptuous homage to the style which will mesmerize art deco aficionados. The contents include: the style and the age; sources of Art Deco: ancient and exotic; the Avant-Garde; national traditions; the 1925 Paris exposition; the exotic; the European Moderne; travelling in style: Art Deco travel posters; Manhattan: the skyscraper aesthetic; and a Worldwide movement.