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Deco Period
Art Deco Jewelry - Glamour, Luxury and Extravagance Continuing To Influence Today
You can make a statement with Art Deco jewelry that is unique and bold and reminiscent of a time period defined by glamour, luxury, and extravagance.
Originally referred to as 'style moderne', Art Deco originated in Paris during the 1920s and represented the changing attitudes and philosophies of a postwar era. Great prosperity coupled with a desire to break free from the past and focus on the future gave birth to a style that was strong, bold, and decidedly modern for its time. Art Deco influenced all areas of design from fashion to architecture, film, home décor, and advertising.
It blended together elements from several different cultures, drawing attributes from African, Egyptian, Indian, and Oriental civilizations to create a style that was so unique that it still continues to influence the world of fashion and design today. Exotic themes and flamboyant colors combined with simplistic lines and streamlined styles inspired change, promoted individuality, and helped encourage a more open-minded generation.
Art deco pieces,including jewelry, continue to be some of the most sought after and duplicated works of art in the world.
Worn by the flappers in the 1920s, Art Deco jewelry was an expression of elegance and sophistication, and exemplified the greater importance being put on opulence and luxury.
Shorter dresses, bobbed hair, bare arms, and plunging necklines allowed for more elaborate accessorizing. Simplistic fashions meant more focus on jewelry, and women from every walk of life embraced this new stylistic freedom.
Dangling earrings could now be seen, sleeveless arms could now be adorned with multiple bangles or bracelets, and bare necks combined with straight, sleek, dropped waist dresses now made the perfect backdrop for long strands of beads. Brooches and clips took center stage, and even ankle jewelry found prominence.
The clean modern lines, distinct geometric patterns, and bold colors were in sharp contrast to the previous soft curves and lighter shades that were popular during the Victorian era. New materials and white metals such as platinum, rhodium, white gold, and silver replaced the traditional yellow gold, while onyx, jade, turquoise, diamonds, and coral, became the stones of choice. Stronger, sharper shapes like the emerald, baguette, caliber, and shield cuts were preferred, and settings were simple and streamlined.
Although the designs of this era signified the glamor and affluence being popularized by the rise of Hollywood, technological advancements of the postwar era allowed for mass production, making stylistic jewelry available to everyone.
This time period knew the advent of costume jewelry as finer pieces were copied using more affordable materials such as chromium, plastics, and rhinestones. The overwhelming influence of the Art Deco style may be credited to the fact that it was not confined to the wealthy upper class, but actually spoke for an entire generation of people. It represented the times rather than only a single group, and made a statement that transcended both social and economic barriers.
Art Deco jewelry had a distinctively recognizable style that combined extravagance with simplistic lines and sleek designs. It made glamor and elegance universally attainable. It allowed for the expression of independence and individuality, and opened the doors to modern, forward thinking. It was a symbol of fun, revelry, prosperity, and luxury.
Today, authentic pieces are very valuable, but people will pay gladly pay the price, not only for the unique and beautiful style, but also for the opportunity to revisit an era that signified strength, freedom, and hope for the future.
Whether you wear an original piece or a re-creation, Art Deco jewelry will combine the past with the present to create something uniquely modern and allow you to make a strong statement without ever saying a word.
About the Author
Lesley P is the creator of Decolish a Web site dedicated to all things Art Deco. Visit her site for tips on what to look for when purchasing Art Deco Jewelry and samples of these fabulous fashion statements.
Can you answer any of these art facts?
- What came before Pop Art?
- What inspired Cubism?
- Who was the founder of Cubism?
- Which artist practiced Cubism the most?
- When did the Art Deco period begin and end?
-What does Art Deco stand for?
- What did Henry Guimard create? [ Catnap, Gamin, Family Arc, or Tombstone? ]
- When did the Harlem Renaissance begin and end?
- Name one painting by Lois Mailou Jones.
- When did the painter Alexander Rodchenko create the Juggler?
- When was the Abstract Experssionish time period?
- What was William de Koonig's favorite subject to paint?
- Who is the most well known figure of the Abstract Expressionish movement?
- Where did Abstract Expressionism start?
- What type of people were usually the subject of Harlem Renaissance paintings?
I've been searching for the answers to these questions but I can't find any, or I find too many different answers. If you can answer any of these that would be AWESOME, thanks!
I don't know all these answers, and I'm not going to tell you all these answers, but I will help you on some info. I hope next time you will either pay attention in class or learn how to research.
--Picasso is one of the many founders of cubism; it was inspired by African art. Cubism is acutally a form of Art Deco.
--Exhibition International des Arts Decoratifs is the ridiculous name that Art Deco came from. Actually I think the name is longer than that, but that's the common reference.
--Art Deco was popular between the 1920's and 30's. That was around the same time period that the Harlem Renaissance was popular.
--I don't know the guy personally, but I would think that Willem de Kooning's favorite were his works of women. He was an abstract expressionist and most early works of his were of women.
--Abstract Expression started around the 40's and lasted give or take 20 years. Jackson Pollock is probably the most well-known figure in the Abstract Expression movement.
--The Juggler was created sometime in the 1930's.
Good luck in finding the answers to the rest of your questions.
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