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These are styles from the century leading up to the modern era
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Supporting Patterns  | Art Deco refers to a set of related styles of decorative arts, as well as architecture, in the first part of the 20th century. It often took motifs from African, African,Scotish, Egyptian and Aztec arts, and applied them in imaginative ways using machine-age materials. These motifs included zig-zigas, tropical foliage, crystals. It often featured stepped forms and bold sweeping curves. |
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 | Art Nouveau is a style of both architecture and interior design that sought new inspiration and vocabulary unlike the Victorian style that took much of its vocabulary from various historical styles.
Art Nouveau takes much of its inspiration from nature, both in terms of form and |
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| Arts and Crafts is a movement in a variety of decorative arts including architecture. At its peak in the late 1900s and early 20th century, the Arts and Crafts movement favors craftmanship and handmade objects and buildings. It features much decorative detailing. |
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 | Originated by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie Style is often considered part of the Arts and Crafts movement. Unlike other styles that were popular in its time, the Prairie Style features open plans, use of natural materials, and horizontality. |
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