Art deco architecture was influenced by the avant-garde movement in several ways. First, the avant-garde movement rejected traditional forms and embraced new technologies and techniques, inspiring architects to experiment with new materials and construction methods. This led to the use of smooth and shiny surfaces, such as chrome and glass, and bold geometric shapes in art deco buildings.
Second, the avant-garde movement celebrated the machine age and industrialization, which can be seen in art deco's emphasis on the sleek and streamlined look of factories and modern transportation. This is reflected in the use of curved and streamlined forms and decorative motifs that imitated machine parts and industrial design.
Finally, the art deco movement aimed to create a futuristic and glamorous aesthetic, which was heavily influenced by the cosmopolitan culture of the 1920s and 1930s. The use of luxurious materials, such as marble and gold, and the incorporation of radiant, illuminated signs and neon lights were all inspired by avant-garde ideas of modernity and the desire to create a bold and innovative style of architecture.
Publication date: