Q.1- Who art the best artists of Art deco?

Erich Mendelsohn
Wirt C. Rowland
Raymond Hood
Marcel Janco
Albert Aalbers

These are some best artists of this art style wherein Erich Mendelsohn is very renowned for his artwork then Wirt C. Rowland comes with his unique style. 

Both Erich Mendelsohn and Wirt C. Rowland are counted among the pioneers of this art style during this time.

Besides them, Raymond Hood has also given a significant contribution to this art. The paintings of Marcel Janco is also very beautiful. And the depictions of Albert Aalbers are a little bit different from mainstream paintings.

In a nutshell, Erich Mendelsohn and Wirt C. Rowland are the artists of Art deco whose paintings are used commercially. 

And the paintings of Raymond Hood and Marcel Janco also remain in high demand in the advertisement industry.

But if you are an art lover and your budget is less then you should prefer the painting of Albert Aalbers.

Q.2- Which are the best paintings of Art deco?

Study for La Gloire de Bordeaux
The Green Turban
The Sleeper
Wide Brimmed Hat
Nude with Calla Lilies

“Study for La Gloire de Bordeaux” is one of the most important artworks of Art deco which remains in high demand in the advertisement industry.

And “The Green Turban” is the second painting that comes in this category, the beauty of “Study for La Gloire de Bordeaux” and “The Green Turban” is still intact.

Along with these paintings, “The Sleeper” and “Wide Brimmed Hat”  are also known for their beauty. If you see “The Sleeper”, it is unique in comparison with other pictures of Art deco.

Overall, these all paintings have been made during the Art deco movement. The artist of “Wide Brimmed Hat” had also made this painting during this art movement.

Q.3- If I am a student then what should I know about this art style?

If you are an art student then you should know the following things.

Contents:-

• Naming
• Origins
  • Society of Decorative Artists (1901–1913)
  • Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (1910–1913)
  • Salon d’Automne (1912–1913)
  • Cubist influence
• Influences
• Style of luxury and modernity
• International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (1925)
• Skyscrapers
• Late Art Deco
• Painting
• Sculpture
  • Monumental and public sculpture
  • Studio Sculpture
• Graphic arts
• Architecture
  • “Cathedrals of Commerce”
  • Movie palaces
  • Streamline Moderne
• Decoration and motifs
• Furniture
• Design
• Textiles and Fashion
• Jewelry

Indeed, these things would help you in making a good grasp over the content of the Art deco movement.

Q.4- Who is considered the Father of Art deco?

There is no fixed answer because, in the journey of Art deco movement, we see many artists and their paintings in the renaissance of the Art deco movement which played a pivotal role. 

Therefore naming any individual would be insulting other artists.

But if we see the history of Art deco movement, then we can give some artists’ name such as Erich Mendelsohn, Wirt C. Rowland, Raymond Hood, Marcel Janco and Albert Aalbers.

Because their contribution to the renaissance of Art deco is huge, these are counted among elite class in the history of this art movement.

Q.5- What is Art deco and what are the best examples of it?

Definition of Art deco 

Art Deco is a style of design, architecture and visual art which emerged during World War. 

Art Deco is a pastiche of many art styles that are used to make buildings, furniture and jewellery etc. Arts Decoratifs is the full name of this art style.

Examples of Art deco