Due to its 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris is often credited as the birthplace of Art Deco. Known as the City of Lights, its sophisticated urban lifestyle and historical association with cutting-edge art and architecture made Paris an international magnet. In the aftermath of World War I, creative designers and intellectuals flocked to the city. Receptive to new and imported materials and exotic designs, they incorporated motifs from Africa, Asia, Mesoamerica — and especially Egypt — into meticulously crafted luxury items. This first lecture in the series explores Art Deco's popularity during the waning days of colonialism and the rise of modernism.
Admission/Cost: $17 - $22
Location:
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA
Thursday, April 9 - 7:30 PM
