With the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt now nearly 100 years ago, Justin Roberts, Jewellery Specialist, Historian and Lecturer, considers how the re-discovery of ancient motifs and designs came to influence Art Deco, the most modish of aesthetic movements.

Art Deco drew its look from concepts as global as the rustic tribal designs of Africa, the sleek sophistication of Paris, the elegant geometry and sculpture used in ancient Greco-roman architecture, geometrically influenced representational forms of Ancient Egypt and the stepped pyramid structures and bas relief carvings of the pre-Columbian ...

Among these influences, the art and culture of ancient Egypt played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic aesthetics of Art Deco. This article explores the profound impact of Egyptian motifs, symbols, and design principles on the evolution of the Art Deco movement.

2018年6月14日 · Examples of Egyptian Motifs in Art Deco Fashion and Interiors. The Egyptian motifs appeared in Art Deco in the 1920’s and 1930’s most prominently in the architecture of Britain and America. In Britain, perhaps the best surviving example of this Egyptian inspiration in Art Deco is the Hoover Building in Perivale. [23]

King Tut and the Desert Roots of Art Deco. An introduction to Egyptian and Oriental themes in Art Deco design. In November of 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter entered the tomb of an ancient Egyptian king. Carter’s first glance left him confounded, for inside the walls of this long-forgotten crypt lay a cinematic display of glittering ...

Egyptian Revivalism was one of the many classical and exotic styles used in Art Deco. Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankamun (1343-1333 B.C.) in 1922 created a new wave of...

2024年1月10日 · From influential travelers to Art Nouveau and Art Deco, uncover the enduring influence of Egyptian art. The allure of ancient Egyptian art, with its intricate hieroglyphs, symbolic motifs and architectural grandeur, has transcended time, resonating across centuries and shaping the visual language of later artistic movements.

2012年1月13日 · From the 1920s to the early 1930s a number of Art Deco buildings in New York City were built using Egyptian, Moorish, and other Middle Eastern motifs; I will look at three buildings that were built using these: two of the buildings are in Manhattan--Mecca Temple/City Center (1923) and The Pythian Temple (1927), now the Pythian Condominiums--and ...

2025年2月4日 · The selection of the train for your journey was primarily based on the luxuriousness of its cabins rather than the power of its engine. Manufacturers engaged in competition by enhancing the opulence and visual appeal of these novel modern comforts. ... As a result, a significant portion of Art Deco exhibits an Egyptian-influenced aesthetic ...

Egypt held a particular alure for artists and designers. The discovery of the tomb of the boy pharaoh, Tutankhamun, by Howard Carter in November 1922, sparked enormous popular interest. Generic Egyptian imagery such as scarabs, hieroglyphics and pyramids, proliferated everywhere, from clothing to cinema façades.