Decorative Arts

Decorative Arts Order Description • Introduction paragraph on 20th century Art Deco (Period/Design) from France & Cuba (Countries of Origin) • The essay must cover one Period/Design but from two distinct Countries of Origin. Discuss the two distinct countries of origin in the different paragraphs. • Essays could focus on objects (furniture, textiles, clothing, ceramics, glass, jewelry, silver, prints, and native crafts) or an architectural style • Present an introduction first on each period/design chosen for the essay. Then follow with Primary details on the objects’ shape, design elements/motifs, material, and technique. Secondary details include period/country specific signifiers such as symbolism, functionality, religious aspects, societal, gender, etc. • At the end of each essay, critique the design aesthetics of the object or architectural style • Include in-text citations and Reference list in APA style