art deco
noun
art de·co
ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 
ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,
ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)
often capitalized A&D
: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)
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The current name, art deco façade and a floor mosaic of a phoenix were added during the second rebuild.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
By blending accessibility, multi-sensory design, playfulness, distinctiveness, and authenticity, this partnership transcends timeless art deco elegance, high-end design and carves out a bold new path.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Sticking to that same period, production designer Nathan Crowley gives the Emerald City a stunning art deco look, whereas Shiz University looks more Eastern (and organic) in its influences.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
The dress featured a shimmering design with art deco patterning and was adorned with feathers at the bottom of the skirt.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
By blending accessibility, multi-sensory design, playfulness, distinctiveness, and authenticity, this partnership transcends timeless art deco elegance, high-end design and carves out a bold new path.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Sticking to that same period, production designer Nathan Crowley gives the Emerald City a stunning art deco look, whereas Shiz University looks more Eastern (and organic) in its influences.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
The dress featured a shimmering design with art deco patterning and was adorned with feathers at the bottom of the skirt.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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