design movements have political or philosophical roots or
intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.
Art Deco experienced a decline in popularity
during the late ’30s and early ’40s but experienced a
popular resurgence in the graphic design of the 1980s.
Art Deco had a profound infl uence on many later artistic
movements, such as Memphis and Pop art.
Surviving examples may still be seen in many
diff erent locations worldwide, in countries as diverse as
China (Shanghai), the United Kingdom, Spain, Cuba, Indonesia,
the Philippines, Argentina, Romania, Australia, New Zealand,
India, Brazil and the United States (primarily in Miami, Los
Angeles and New York City). Many classic examples still
exist in the form of architecture in many major cities. The
Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Chrysler
Building, all in New York City, are some of the largest and
best-known examples of the style.
The centerpiece of Rockefeller Plaza is the 70-fl oor,
872-foot (266 m) GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center (“30
Rock”)—formerly known as the RCA Building—centered
Rockefeller Center 1933. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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