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Article: Art deco's devotees keep style alive.(LIFE - HOME)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- September 24, 2003
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Byline: Christian Toto, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
District resident Megan Searing Young's parents dabbled in antiques, but she gravitated to more modern styles. By modern, she means art deco, a design style from the early 20th century that let America greet the rise of the machines with a shimmer of optimism.
Ms. Young, 32, was drawn to art deco's clean design, strong angles and balance. She isn't alone. Ms. Young is a member of the Art Deco Society of Washington, a group that supports and promotes the style.
The art deco movement is said to have kicked off at the 1925 Paris Exhibition of Decorative and Industrial Arts, but its roots likely started ...
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