Eileen Gray, Lotus, dark green and white lacquer table, ca. 1914, Collection Galerie Maria de Beyrei, Paris;  Gerard Sandoz, Semaphor Brooch, with polished and mat platinum, diamonds, coral and jet, 1925, Collection, N. Manoukian, Paris;   The Chrysler Building by William Van Alen, 1930;  and Poster for Century of Progress World’s Fair Showing Exhibition Buildings with Boats on Water in Foreground, 1933, Weimar    Pursell, silkscreen print by Neely, Printing Co., Chicago

Art deco was a style for architecture, furniture, metal, enamel, lacquer, jewelry, statuettes, sculpture, dress, paintings, posters, glass, and ceramics which flourished in America and Europe in the 19 teens, 20s and 30s. It spoke to luxury and modernity. American skyscrapers express the summit of the Art Deco style. In this lecture all will enjoy learning about examples of the several modes of this flamboyant art.

Thursday, August 17, 2023

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.