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Discover the charm of Sydney's vibrant Art Deco architecture with 'Sydney Art Deco', an essential illustrated non-fiction masterpiece that celebrates the elegance and innovation of the 1930s and 1940s. This captivating book showcases stunning contemporary photographs alongside archival images, vividly capturing the essence of Australia's Art Deco era. Longlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2020 for Illustrated Non-Fiction, it provides readers with a unique perspective on how this global design movement influenced Sydney's architectural landscape and lifestyle.
Sydney Art Deco explores the myriad of styles including moderne, functionalist, and streamlined designs that adorned the city during these transformative decades. Delve into the fascinating interplay of Art Deco with Australian artwork, fashion, and furniture that echoed a new sense of freedom amidst the restrictions of the Victorian era. Experience a fascinating glimpse into a period that was not only about aesthetic beauty but also reflected the societal changes post-World War I and during the Great Depression.
This beautifully crafted book is an excellent addition for art enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone interested in Sydney's rich history. Enhance your understanding of how a singular architectural style can define a city's character. Embrace the legacy of Art Deco and appreciate the importance of maintaining Sydney's exquisite architectural heritage.
**Delivery Information**: Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780992389666
Year: 2019
Publisher: Peter Sheridan
Description:
*Longlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2020 for Illustrated Non-Fiction*
For the first time, Sydney's Art Deco buildings of the 1930s and 1940s are identified and gloriously displayed with contemporary photographs alongside archival images.
Sydney Art Deco explores the impact of the Art Deco style on the landscape and life of Sydney during the 1930s and 1940s. Using contemporary and archival photos the book covers the whole gamut of moderne, functionalist and streamlined styling in the architecture of Sydney during the 1930s and 1940s. Art Deco was a global style and Sydney Art Deco explores its impact on the lifestyle of Sydneysiders with a glimpse of Australian artwork, fashion, furniture and accessories.
The time of Art Deco was a brief hiatus between two World Wars and compounded by the devastating effects of the Great Depression. Life was not always glamorous but in many ways the style ushered in a new sense of freedom for people from the Victorian era's restrictions of class and attachment to tradition. New technology, mass production and the machine age brought a promise of a new future and industrial design with new materials made affordable and stylish goods available to the whole community. Sydney was still steadfastly British in the 1930s but the international style of Art Deco made its mark in Sydney. The city is graced with some beautiful architectural examples which can be seen in Sydney Art Deco and which should be appreciated and maintained as part of Sydney's built heritage.
Sydney Art Deco explores the myriad of styles including moderne, functionalist, and streamlined designs that adorned the city during these transformative decades. Delve into the fascinating interplay of Art Deco with Australian artwork, fashion, and furniture that echoed a new sense of freedom amidst the restrictions of the Victorian era. Experience a fascinating glimpse into a period that was not only about aesthetic beauty but also reflected the societal changes post-World War I and during the Great Depression.
This beautifully crafted book is an excellent addition for art enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone interested in Sydney's rich history. Enhance your understanding of how a singular architectural style can define a city's character. Embrace the legacy of Art Deco and appreciate the importance of maintaining Sydney's exquisite architectural heritage.
**Delivery Information**: Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780992389666
Year: 2019
Publisher: Peter Sheridan
Description:
*Longlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2020 for Illustrated Non-Fiction*
For the first time, Sydney's Art Deco buildings of the 1930s and 1940s are identified and gloriously displayed with contemporary photographs alongside archival images.
Sydney Art Deco explores the impact of the Art Deco style on the landscape and life of Sydney during the 1930s and 1940s. Using contemporary and archival photos the book covers the whole gamut of moderne, functionalist and streamlined styling in the architecture of Sydney during the 1930s and 1940s. Art Deco was a global style and Sydney Art Deco explores its impact on the lifestyle of Sydneysiders with a glimpse of Australian artwork, fashion, furniture and accessories.
The time of Art Deco was a brief hiatus between two World Wars and compounded by the devastating effects of the Great Depression. Life was not always glamorous but in many ways the style ushered in a new sense of freedom for people from the Victorian era's restrictions of class and attachment to tradition. New technology, mass production and the machine age brought a promise of a new future and industrial design with new materials made affordable and stylish goods available to the whole community. Sydney was still steadfastly British in the 1930s but the international style of Art Deco made its mark in Sydney. The city is graced with some beautiful architectural examples which can be seen in Sydney Art Deco and which should be appreciated and maintained as part of Sydney's built heritage.