Art Deco Architecture

Art Deco was first exhibited in Paris in 1925. A modern style that broke away from the classical/neoclassical past which relied upon ancient architectural motifs for expression. This modern movement, as well as others, expressed the materials, manufacturing and futurism of the time. Designers were looking to develop a new means of expressing art, design and architecture in a more modernistic manner. This class looks at Art Deco history, why it developed and how the style expresses itself. We investigate international, national and some rather unique local Milwaukee examples of the sleek and anti-traditional style.