Explore this exciting 20th-century movement from its reaction to the organic forms of art nouveau to streamlined modern and the 1939 World's Fair. We will study artists and designers, including Ruhlmann, Sue et Mare, Eileen Grey, Charlotte Perriand, Donald, Deskey and Raymond Loewy, as well as architects and filmmakers. Art Deco's connections to other art movements and cultural events, including cubism, the Ballet Russe, the Bauhaus, Josephine Baker and Le Jazz Hot will be examined. Field trips to Art Deco sites, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and the Waldorf Astoria will be a featured part of the course. (class will be held Tuesday, July 3)