For those who love the smoothly distinctive style of Art Deco and clean lines of Modernism which dominated all aspects of interwar domestic and cultural life. Notable for its iconic and elegant architectural and design features, it was used to furnish homes in a new and exciting fashion.

The Decorative Movement, Modernism, ‘moderne’, known as ‘Art Deco’, was based on classical and other influences, including Egyptian - after the opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter and Lord Carnaervon.

The distinctive iconic style of space, light and speed, vibrant with colour, its modern designs full of sharp patterns, was also described as "jazzy”. It utilised modern technology and innovations such as plastic, chrome, aluminium and electricity and its smooth lines and geometric patterns featured on architecture, advertising, jewellery, furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting, metalware, technology and it also influenced cinema.

Highly illustrated with PowerPoint slideshows.

For further information contact the tutor: SARAH.TOBIAS@gbmc.ac.uk,  https://sarah-tobias.blogspot.com/     

Half Term Tuesday 27th May                                                         

Formerly an Associate Tutor for CCE at the University of Sussex, Sarah Tobias is an experienced and sympathetic adult education tutor who started her teaching career 24 years ago at Rottingdean Whiteway Centre. She has a Diploma in European Humanities; BA Hons in History and European Humanities; Master’s Degree in Histories and Cultures and Certificates in Further Education Teaching. Sarah is a social, cultural and local historian and an established, experienced university lecturer, college tutor, public speaker (over 30 subjects), tour guide and writer. She is also an occasional dramatic narrator, costumed role player, playwright and filmmaker. https://sarah-tobias.blogspot.com/