Art deco architecture style was inspired by a variety of sources, including the luxurious and innovative materials and techniques of industrial design, the geometrical shapes and patterns of the Cubist and Futurist art movements, and the traditional decorative elements of ancient cultures such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The style also emerged in response to the social and cultural changes of the early 20th century, including the rise of consumerism, the emergence of the Jazz Age, and the influence of Hollywood glamour.
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