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The Art Styles of the 1920s: A Revolution in Creativity and Culture

A collage of art stlyes from 1920 including Surrealism, cubism, artdeco, bauhaus

The 1920s, often dubbed the Roaring Twenties, was a decade of profound change, marked by social, cultural, and artistic transformation. This period saw the emergence of dynamic and modern art styles that forever altered the artistic landscape. The art movements of the time were not just expressions of creativity but were also reactions to the […]

Erté: The Master of Art Deco Elegance

In the world of art and design, few names resonate with the opulence and sophistication of the early 20th century quite like Erté. Born Romain de Tirtoff on November 23, 1892, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Erté adopted his professional pseudonym from the French pronunciation of his initials, “R.T.” Over his prolific career, Erté became a […]