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History: 1920s & ‘30s Art Deco and Modernism

Course code: 120870

Course category: Adult Education Saturdays

Course Topic: History, Literature and Writing

Hours: 11am - 1pm

Start date: Saturday 28th January

Tutor: Sarah Tobias

Course duration: 1 day

Course venue: City College Main Campus

Course topic: History, Literature and Writing

Course content:
After WWI a new, distinctive style emerged, directly following Art Nouveau. It lasted approximately twenty years and reflected the machine age, utilising innovations of the period, such as plastics, chrome and aluminium. Based on classical and other styles, including Egyptian - after 1922 opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb - ancient Greece, Arts & Crafts, Chinoiserie, Art Nouveau, Jazz Age, Cubism, Aztec & Mayan art and Futurism. The smooth lines and geometric patterns were found in everything from art to fashion, furniture, light fittings, ornaments, glass, ceramics and jewellery.

This talk is a glamorous, elegant and visual morning treat.

Fees for your course: £12

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Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.