Art Deco in 1925 Paris
13 April 2027
2:00-3:30pm
Online or Rewley House 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA
Event status:
Applications being accepted
Location:
Online or Rewley House 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA
Dates:
13 April 2027
Study Format:
Online - live
Fees:
From £15.00 to £18.00
The name Art Deco was coined much later, but it originated from the Exposition internationale des arts decoratifs et industriels modernes held in Paris in 1925.
Taking from a number of sources – design, fashion, architecture – it rejected the rounded, organic style of art nouveau, and embraced clean lines, shiny surfaces, and a celebration of the modern industrial age.
The huge exhibition had exhibits from twenty mainly European countries, its goal was to show the world French 'creative genius' by 'comparing all forms of knowledge and arts in their richest expressions'. It featured spectacular nighttime illuminations, luxurious shopping boutiques, glass by Lalique, architecture by le Corbusier, jewellery by Van Cleef & Arpels, fashion by Sonia Delaunay, and national pavilions from many countries. Fifteen million visitors saw around 15,000 exhibits, which had a substantial future international impact.
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Please note: enrolments for this lecture close on 8 April at 23:59. The complete series will close at 23:59 GMT on 25 March 2027.
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You can opt to attend this teaching event either online (via a livestream) or in person at Rewley House, Oxford. You will be given the option of how you wish to attend during the enrolment process. You can only pick one option. If your preferred attendance format is fully booked, you can email us to be put on the waiting list. For those who wish to attend online, please read the IT requirements below before enrolling.
IT requirements
We will be using Zoom for the livestreaming of this lecture series. If you’re attending online, you’ll be able to see and hear the speakers, and to submit questions via the Zoom interface. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.
Please note that this lecture series will not be recorded.
Recommended reading
Benton, Charlotte, Benton, Tim and Wood, Ghislaine, ‘Art Deco 1910-1939’ (V&A London, 2003)
Hillier, Bevis and Escritt, Stephen, Art Deco Style (Phaidon Press, 2003 [1997])
Wilson, Sarah et al., Paris, Capital of the Arts 1900-1968 (Royal Academy, 2002)
Fees
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| In-person event fee (includes tea/coffee and a pastry) | £18.00 |
| Virtual event fee | £15.00 |
Funding
If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, or are a care-leaver in the UK, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees. Please see the below link for full details:
Concessionary fees for short courses
Dr David Morgan – Tutor
David Morgan has taught art and architectural history for the Department since 2004. He has also taught courses for Birkbeck College, University of London, and for the WEA. His recent publications have centred upon the history of British visual satire.
Module code: O26P114ARL
Please use the ‘Book’ button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.
You can also register for the whole series for a discounted rate here.
You can opt to attend this teaching event either online (via a livestream) or in person at Rewley House, Oxford. You will be given the option of how you wish to attend during the enrolment process. You can only pick one option. If your preferred attendance format is fully booked, you can email us to be put on the waiting list. For those who wish to attend online, please read the IT requirements below before enrolling.
Image credit: By Gérald Garitan – own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=175628987
