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Gabriel Argy- Rousseau’s Poissons Dans Les Vagues

August 19, 2025
by Amalia Spiliakou 20th century ArtArt DecoFrench ArtTeaching Resources

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau’s Poissons Dans Les Vagues transforms pâte de verre into a luminous aquatic vision, where stylised fish and flowing waves merge into a suspended meditation on motion, fragility, and the poetic stillness of the sea.

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Moissac Vase by René Lalique

March 15, 2025
by Amalia Spiliakou 20th century ArtArt DecoFrench ArtTeaching Resources

René Lalique’s Moissac Vase — a luminous masterpiece of opalescent glass — captures the Art Deco spirit at its finest, where nature, light, and form converge in breathtaking harmony and craftsmanship.

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Leon Bakst, Photo and Self-Portrait

Léon Bakst

May 25, 2023
by Amalia Spiliakou 20th century ArtArt DecoTeaching Resources

Léon Bakst revolutionized theatrical design with vibrant colours, exotic motifs, and unified aesthetics, transforming stage productions into harmonious works of art that continue to inspire students and modern designers alike.

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SS Normandie departing Le Havre on her maiden crossing to New York, May 29, 1935

SS Normandie Poster by Cassandre

July 17, 2022
by Amalia Spiliakou 20th century ArtArt DecoTeaching Resources

Cassandre’s poster for the SS Normandie transforms the ocean liner into an Art Deco icon of speed, scale, and modern elegance, using bold geometry and streamlined design to celebrate French technological ambition and luxury travel.

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