Art Deco & Nouveau

Art Nouveau: 1880 - 1910

Modernising the previous style
First art movement to look towards the future
Flowing forms
France
Paris Metro entrances
New art for the new century
Metalwork, glass, marble
Alphonse Mucha - Graphic Design Poster

Art Deco: 1910 - 1940

Squares & other shapes
End of World War
America
Embraced both mechanical production & handcrafting

Both originated in France but Art Deco was more commonly known in America

1920's
Everyone happy & Rich
Swing music/jazz
Cars, buses (Charabanc)
Machinery
Art Deco - Boxlike
Women - Short hair, short skirt, stripes, straight clothing (losing curves), Cleopatra hair
Less femininity
Seaside holidays
A lot of money being spent