The Origin and Flow of Art Deco: A Study of the Relationship Between Chinese and Western Modern Architecture

Author: Xu Yihong
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The design of Art Deco architecture originated in France in the 1920s and quickly spread throughout Europe, America, and the world, reaching its peak in the United States. In the 1930s, Art Deco also became the mainstream architectural style in Shanghai, with iconic modern buildings such as the International Hotel and the Broadway Building emerging. Art Deco architecture is a branch of modern architecture. Starting in the late 1960s, people began to rediscover its artistic and historical heritage value, making it a subject of revival, imitation, reflection, and preservation. This book primarily explores the origins, evolution, and heritage conservation of Art Deco architecture, as well as the variations, rebirth, and preservation of Art Deco styles in Shanghai. Based on a doctoral dissertation, this book is suitable for researchers in architectural history and architectural design, as well as architects, architecture students and faculty, urban planning administrators, and museum staff for reference.