What is art deco and why is it trending?
AS the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the US, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pertaining to future federal buildings.
On Monday, signed an prohibiting new federal buildings from being built on anything other than Neoclassical, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Beaux-Arts or Art Deco styles.
Why is Art Deco trending?
Social media users blasted President Trump's latest executive order, and criticized him for not addressing the second wave of the pandemic in the instead.
On Twitter user responded to the news saying, "Because that's what Americans care about today..."
Another person tweeted, "Art Deco @realDonaldTrump is f**king signing orders as to the style of buildings when 330k have died and many will die today.
"He's said nothing about the paltry $600 we had to pry from @senatemajldr and @LindseyGrahamSC hands to that we could feed ourselves. #F***Trump."
Another user tweeted, "A raging virus and this is what he focuses on."
What is Art Deco?
Art Deco is defined as a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in France during the 1920s.
Art Deco influenced the design of buildings, furniture, jewelry, fashion, cars, movie theaters, trains, ocean liners and other everyday objects.
The style combines modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials.
What are some Art Deco designed buildings?
Some famous landmarks that are designed using Art Deco style include:
- Chrysler Building in , NY.
- Empire State Building in NYC, NY.
- Radio City Music Hall in NYC, NY.
- Chicago Board of Trade Building in Chicago,
- Eastern Columbia Building in , .
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- Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles, California.
- Guardian Building in Detroit, .
- Boston Avenue Methodist Church in Tulsa, .
- Kansas City Power and Light Building, Kansas, .
- The Gulf Building in Houston, .