Ask three historians to define “Art Deco,” and you’ll likely get three varying answers. That’s because Art Deco is many different things to many different people, and its evolution is as unique as its ...

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, ...

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Art Deco architecture is pretty easy to identify. In the U.S., perhaps the most well-known Art Deco structure is the Chrysler Building in New York City, with its elegant spire, streamlined torso and ...

Art deco, the jazzy design movement that combined modernist style, rich materials and decorative influences from ancient cultures such as the Egyptians and Mayans, found a firm foothold in Texas ...

One year ago—September 19, 2017—a massive earthquake rattled Mexico City, toppling dozens of buildings and damaging thousands more. The neighborhoods of Condesa and La Roma, home to some of the most ...

For a fan of historic buildings, a visit to Miami Beach’s art deco historic architectural district is almost overwhelming. Hundreds of small hotels and other buildings, many painted white, gleam in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chadd Scott covers the intersection of art and travel. If its prevailing architecture were chunky, concrete Brutalism or creepy, ...