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American Art Deco This graduate-level text requires aOne of the most popular forms of twentieth century design, the Art Deco style dominated the decorative arts in the 1920s and '30s. Championed by progressive architects and inspired by such diverse influences as the industrial age and Native American art, it became a form of artistic self expression for nearly three decades. This volume includes scores of photographs and important articles that describe the aesthetics of this distinctive style. An