art deco

or Art Deco

noun

1. 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

/ ˈdɛkəʊ /

noun

1. 1. 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
   2. ( as modifier )

      an Art-Deco carpet

Word History and Origins

Origin of art deco¹

1965–70; < French Art Déco, shortened from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts held in Paris, France, in 1925

Word History and Origins

Origin of art deco¹

C20: shortened from art décoratif, after the Exposition des arts décoratifs held in Paris in 1925

Example Sentences

Penarth Pier, now 117 years old and instantly recognisable with its art deco styled pavilion building, permits fishing for nine months of the year.

From BBC

Look closely and you’ll see the art deco ornamentation on the Empire State Building is actually dinosaur claws in front of knight shields.

From Seattle Times

A large, art deco country house built by Walter Crittall in the 1930s was listed for sale last year at £1.65m.

From BBC

Most spring break activity centers around a 10-block stretch of Ocean Drive known for its art deco hotels, restaurants and nightclubs.

From Seattle Times

Along the way, he’s become as popular in Miami as art deco architecture.

From Los Angeles Times