art deco, gothic art


Every era has its art styles, some of which go on to become enduring classics, other art styles simply fade into justifiable obscurity, forgotten except by certain collectors and art historians. Personally, I'm very glad that Art Deco has not faded into obscurity as it's one of my very favorite art styles, moreso than Gothic Art, Pop Art, or any other style. I love the sleekness and retro-modernity of Art Deco, whether it's expressed through an Art Deco poster, Art Deco furniture (I love Art Deco furniture!), or Art Deco statues. Although I don't wear jewelry myself, I really relish the striking designs of Art Deco jewelry in necklaces, bracelets, pins and earrings. Even though most Art Deco objects are now more than 60 years old, I think they still look surprisingly modern and compare favorably to much of the design work being done now. Now that I think about it, one of the reasons that I favor Scandinavian modern furniture in my own home is because of the similarity to much of the Art Deco furniture that I've seen, the rich woods, the clean lines, the polished steel and chrome. I despise overly ornamented furniture and picture frames and would much rather fill my home with beautiful and elegant Art Deco furniture and Art Deco-inspired furniture and objects d' art. Viva Art Deco!