L'art Déco: Encyclopédie Des Arts Décoratifs Des Années Vingt Et Trente

Of all 20th-century decorative styles, the Art déco one is the most elaborate. Born in the great European and American cities, it went through two world wars and the 1930s slump, and shaped our background. It grew from a typical French notion of luxury and refinement, and had a worldwide scope.

In this book, the most complete ever published on the decorative arts of this period, Alastair Duncan gives a tribute to the international diversity of Art deco. The book is made up of several essays on the major decorative arts of the time, and a detailed biography of the most important artists. An illustrated survey of more than four-hundred artists, decorators and manufacturers completes this unique work.