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American American
By Roger Grody
orn in the Roaring Twenties, but enduring nearly a century later with no signs of diminished popularity, Art Deco combines
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Enthusiasts of Art Deco, the glamorous precursor to modernism, can nd many of the era’s greatest masterpieces surprisingly close to home.
modernity, artistry and glamour. Although it originated in France, the streetscapes of American cities are lled with extraordinary examples of
Art Deco buildings that continue to inspire new generations of architects.
The era of Art Deco was introduced at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts), a world’s fair held in Paris in 1925. Although the actual term Art Deco did not come into widespread use until the 1960s, the modern yet ornamental style spread like wild re throughout the rst half
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The Fisher Building, with its dramatic lobby, is often referred to as “Detroit’s largest art object.”
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