deco

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deco  /ˈdɛ koʊ/ ? Meaning of "deco"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s; marked by stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production

Usage(s):

  1. Art Deco that decorative fusion of Art Nouveau, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism and Futurism made its debut at Paris' 1925 International Exposition.
  2. Art Nouveau, all curves and sinuous decorations, had burned itself out in a brilliant burst of exuberance; the seductive Art Deco style promised to do the same.
  3. The master of art deco celebrates with four showsIn 1926, when Ert made an electrifying appearance at the Paris Opera costume ball, he was dressed in a toreador outfit.

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  • "I think Deco will recover very shortly," added Hiddink. "He'll have to be very fit to come back this season. I have my doubts to be honest."
    on Mar 15, 2009 By: Guus Hiddink Source: BBC Sport

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