Art deco was a design style that embraced bright colors and sharply defined shapes. It was all the rage in the 1920's and 1930's.
There have been many movements in the art world, such as Futurism, Pop Art, and Minimalism. Another is art deco, which applied mainly to the design of buildings, furniture, jewelry, and other household items. This movement was known for bright, bold colors and distinctive geometric shapes. If you've ever seen a picture of the Empire State Building in New York or the Delano Hotel in Miami Beach, you've seen examples of art deco architecture. Art deco is short for a French term meaning "decorative art."