Art Deco

The Art Deco movement, a prominent force within the industrial design of the 1920's & 1930's was born shortly after the turn of the 20th century, when the decorative artist community in France, represented by the Societe Des Artistes, gained the same rights of authorship enjoyed by painters and sculptors. The style of Art Deco in architecture, furniture, fashion and art is known for vivid colors (inspired by early 20th century ballet set design) and geometric forms (inspired by Cubism). Art Deco was the style of luxury during its time, as it featured expensive materials and expert craftsmanship. and represented modernization. Eventually, Art Deco split into two rival schools of design, one following its tradition of luxury, and the other, eventually referred to as Streamline Moderne, embraced industrialization and mass production. A revival of interest in early and mid-20th century design has given new life, purpose and relevance of Art Deco design in the modern home.

Lithograph

A method of printing that employs a smooth plate made of stone or metal onto which an image or text is painted with a water resistant substance such as wax, fat, or oil before an ink is applied. The plate is used as a stamp to reproduce the artwork or text. It was originally invented in 1776 by German author/actor Alois Senefelder as a cost-effective method of reproducing theatrical works and remains a popular method for fine art reproduction.