Art Déco : Sculptures

Of all the decorative styles of the 20th century, Art Deco is the most elaborate. It developed, in its purest forms, from a typically French conception of luxury and refinement, which often favored exotic and precious materials in the 1920s. This in-depth study highlights and places the sculpted works of this movement in their historical context. Numerous illustrations illuminate the richness of the productions of the period and the remarkable variety of styles and forms that the sculpted motifs took. Paying tribute to the formal richness and international diversity of Art Deco, which never ceased to seduce collectors and inspire creators, Alastair Duncan studies this subject from three distinct angles: the avant-gardes of the interwar period and their principal actors (Csâky, Janniot, Pompon), sculpture in the commercial and decorative arts, and finally architectural and monumental sculpture throughout the world. Complete with detailed biographies of the main artists of the movement, this book will be an authority for all Art Deco enthusiasts.