What comes to your mind when you think of the 1920s? For most people, the 1920s conjures up images of jazz, flappers, Old Hollywood, the Great Gatsby, and the Chrysler Building in New York City. It was a time of prosperity, exorbitant spending, and entertainment that gave rise to one of the most popular decorative arts and architecture movements — known as Art Deco. Characterized by exquisite craftsmanship, lavish decoration, and rich materials, the style has become synonymous with the Roaring Twenties. So, what was the Art Deco movement all about and what differentiates it from other major movements? Finally, despite its popularity today, what makes Art Deco so closely associated with the 1920s? In this week's video, we’ll dive into the history of the era and learn about Art Déco, the style that continues to inspire designers and architects around the world! #ArtDeco #Architecture #CuriousMuse SIGN UP TODAY 🎨 Check out our online courses on Art, Philosophy and more: https://courses.curiousmuse.org/ JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER 📩 Get your regular dose of culture directly in your inbox https://curiousmuse.org/newsletter DOWNLOAD OUR FREE CHECKLIST 🔥 10 Tips to Enjoy Architecture Like a Pro https://courses.curiousmuse.org/10-tips-to-enjoy-architecture-like-a-pro CREDITS: Story: Asja Nastasijevic Copyrighting: Matthew Jones Voice: Caleb Mertz Production: IK Video Prod FOLLOW: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousmuse_org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiousmuse.org ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiousmuse.org LISTEN: ► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3agcuii​​ ► Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/37dadme​​ ► Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3aglvrC​​ ► Anchor: https://anchor.fm/curious-muse​​ SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Curious_Muse​​ Curious Muse brings the best of arts and culture stories from around the world. Our stories will make you feel curious, learn new things and have a good time too. We cover a wide range of topics - visual and performing arts, literature and history, architecture and design, fashion and more - explained in a cool, digital way. Join our community, subscribe and let us know what you think!