Art Deco

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/art-deco

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the artistic and architectural style?A decorative style that flourished internationally in the 1920s and 1930s
2. What is the originating city?Paris, France
3. Why did Art Deco look so shiny and fancy?Art Deco used shiny metals like chrome and stainless steel, exotic woods, and bright colors to make things look modern and luxurious. These materials made buildings and objects feel like they were made for a shiny, speedy age.
4. How did Art Deco influence buildings like the Chrysler Building?The Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building were built in the Art Deco style. They have tall, vertical shapes, stepped sides, and decorative spires that show the ambition of the era.

Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes: The 1925 Paris exhibition that formally introduced and popularized the Art Deco style.
Streamlining: A design approach emphasizing aerodynamic curves and smooth surfaces, inspired by modern transportation.
Ornamentation: Decorative elements added to an object or building to enhance its aesthetic appeal.