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Few things capture the culture of early 20th century New York more than "deco" posters and prints. Famous for its influence on the building of high-rise buildings throughout Manhattan, this genre grew out of the exuberant post-World War I culture. Featuring bold geometric lines that recall other modern art styles, it also incorporated styles from other cultures, notably classical Greek, and ancient Egyptian culture. It created a movement that influenced modern painting, posters and prints, architecture and even styles of cutlery and dishes. It seems to represent all that was hopeful in the emerging technological culture of the creative modern world. The prominent styles of art deco especially influenced the visual styles of posters and marketing, and is one of the few modern arts that was intended for use in posters and prints.
When you explore this genre, you can almost hear the sounds of eastern seabord jazz and swing. You can picture the men and women who lived at the time, and you can imagine the greatest age of American architecture.
If you are interested in beautiful art that reflects the creative mood of an age, consider as well chinese, asian, surrealist and comic art. Chinese and asian art will give you an elegant window into chinese and asian culture. Surrealist art will reveal the anxieties of an age preoccupied with the nature of the real (and hence, the surrealist image). Comic art will depict the need for heroism in the modern world, with its comic heroes and superheroes. Enjoy your explorations!
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About The Author:
Barbara Swanson is a successful author and a distinguished freelance writer who specializes in art, music, education and international issues.
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