Art Deco of the 20s and 30s Art Deco of the 20s and 30s Art Deco of the 20s and 30s is an art history book by English historian Bevis Hillier. It was initially published in 1968 by Studio Vista. The author discusses how the style of cubism, expressionism, Ancient Egyptian art, Mayan art, and so on influenced Art Deco, and how Art Deco itself changed the style of disciplines as various as modern architecture, jewelry, ceramics, tableware, metalwork, glass, textiles, and many others. According to historian Thomas Mellins, it was the publication of this book in 1968 that popularised the term "Art Deco". Otherwise, the genre
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art seven curators and directors from five American museums—was aired on PBS stations from 1994—1996. The three collections make Kirkland Museum different from other museums. The unusual way they are displayed gives the visitor an alternative museum experience. (a) Most large city museums are displayed more sparsely than Kirkland Museum, and decorative art and fine art are usually shown in separate rooms. Kirkland Museum is arranged “salon style” much like a home where—similar to the Barnes Foundation (Philadelphia), the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston), the Neue Galerie (NYC), and a few others—fine and decorative art are exhibited together. (b) In addition