Art Deco—which can be described as more of a style than a time period—blends a modern sensibility with earlier elements of Cubism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. Although it has its roots in the ...

Sitting between a dazzling milieu of precious luxury and an industrial age recovering from a great war, Art Deco asks us to ...

In 1901, the Bernheim-Jeune brothers were the preeminent dealers of impressionist art in Paris. They decided to organize a posthumous retrospective of an unknown post-impressionist artist. Vincent van ...

It's no surprise that the art deco movement was born around the conclusion of World War I. It was a symbol of hope, a new beginning that parted ways with the past's opulent and overly ornate designs, ...

When the descriptor “art deco” is used in an architectural context, images of gilded entrances, decorative metal flourishes, and sleek expressions come to mind. Think of the Empire State Building or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover art, design, culture and people. This article is more than 5 years old. Bold dashes of brass, gold, and soft feminine ...

A quintessential architectural and design style marked by stylized geometric shapes, clean lines and opulent materials, Art Deco is instantly recognizable the world over. It was first introduced in ...

The 71st edition of one of the world’s oldest art fairs will run from 25 January until 1 February, showing Old Master and modern paintings, jewelry, furniture and more.

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...

What do the Chrysler Building (New York), Palais de Chaillot (Paris), and Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro) have in common? As bold icons of art deco, they illustrate the far-flung influence ...