From Empire State to the Chrysler Building: A History of Art Deco In NYC
One hundred years ago today, 'Art Deco' was born at an international exhibition opened in Paris.
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Show Notes
One hundred years ago today, an international exhibition opened in Paris called, "“L’Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs.” 16 million people attended the months long show, and the exhibition is credited with launching the famous Art Deco architectural movement that now defines the New York City skyline. Francis Morrone, architectural historian and NYU adjunct instructor, dives deeper into the history of New York Art Deco and listeners share their favorite local Art Deco building.