Art Deco: Course Bundle

In 2025, the world marks the centennial of Art Deco, one of the most glamorous and influential design movements of the 20th century. Born in France and embraced worldwide, Art Deco captured the spirit of modernity — bold, elegant, and unafraid of luxury.

This five-part lecture series explores the full spectrum of Art Deco’s creativity and global reach, from its glittering skyscrapers to the everyday objects it transformed.

Trace Art Deco’s origins and its spread across continents, exploring the architecture, interiors, and furnishings that defined the movement’s early impact.

Discover how artisans elevated daily life through dazzling lamps, wrought iron masterpieces, and silver objects that embodied Deco’s flair for detail.

Step into the world of couture and glamour, where bold fabrics, streamlined silhouettes, and sparkling jewels made Deco wearable art.

See how the style leapt from studio to factory, blending fine art with machine-age design in bronzes, automobiles, radios, and more.

The fifth lecture explores how Art Deco shaped modern visual culture through painting, illustration, and graphic design, creating bold images that defined the glamour and spirit of the era.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McCulloch Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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