• Modern But Not Mainstream

    Although people may associate the “Roaring Twenties” with the glamour of Art Deco, modernist design was not the dominant style of the period.

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  • American Modern Design in the 1920s

    Who defined and accepted it?

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  • European Influences

    In Europe, towards the end of the nineteenth century, modern design movements emerged in Scotland, Austria, Germany, and France, responding to the effects of mass production and the degradation of historical styles. The output and philosophies of designers exploring new modes were diverse. Some focused on luxurious craft production for a wealthy clientele, while others […]

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