Paul Maenz examines Art Deco as the defining design style of the interwar period. Drawing on examples of furniture, decorative art, everyday objects, posters, graphic design, architecture and other designs, he demonstrates how the style emerged from a variety of influences, including the Wiener Werkstätte and Cubism, and developed into an international phenomenon. Art Deco is placed against the backdrop of the far-reaching social and political changes between 1920 and 1940, ranging from post-war modernisation and economic crisis to the rise of fascism and the American fascination with technology, luxury and streamlined design. This richly illustrated volume includes an index of artists and a bibliography. (AI-generated content description)