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Martin, Marilyn. "Art Deco Architecture in South Africa." The Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts 20 (1994): 8-37. JSTOR. Web. 16 Nov. 2010.\n\nThis source focuses on a location that is not usually associated with Art Deco: South Africa. There is mention notonly of the designers of the art, but also of the architects who were actually building the structures. Quotes from architechs about the buidings as well as pictures are included. This article does a great job of using descriptions and imagery to describe the buildings. This article was very interesting because it is not common knowledge that Art Deco was popular in South Africa and it was interesting to learn about the history of the movement there.

Grishin, Sasha. "Art Deco 1910-1939." Craft Arts International 74 (2008): 82-84. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 1 Nov. 2010.

This article gives a timeline of Art Deco's history starting with its preceeding movement leading up to Art Deco's height. There are examples of the different mediums Art Deco is demonstrated through such as fashion, architecture and artwork. The article mentions collections that have great examples of Art Deco. This article also mentions how Art Deco touched other countries, which proves that Art Deco was an international hit. This article includes several pictures which is a great way to obtain visual images of Art Deco.

Shapiro, Kelli. "From Modernism to McDonald's." Journal of Architectural Education 61.2 (2007): 6-14. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010.\n\nSince the 1970s, the Miami Design Preservation League has been working to preserve the many Art Deco buildings in South Beach. The efforts were successful and South Beach is now a historical district. It was both interesting and informative to read that pieces of Art Deco are now considered historical and are being protected. The article mentions that some buildings have begun to deteriorate with age. Examples of historical pieces of Art Deco are included with many photographs.

Vallois, Thirza. "From Art Nouveau to Art Déco." France Today 22.7 (2007): 12-14. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.\n\nThis article explains Art Deco's predecessor, Art Noueau, from its start in Paris. The article details founder, Hector Guimard's signature style and trademark furniture pieces. The article details how Art Noueau's look quickly began to take over the city through street signs and restaurant. The article continues to mention how Art Deco and Art Noueau are identified differently. The pictures for the article show the similarities and differences between the two styles. The article helps to explain the roots and how Art Deco has grown from them.

Vallois, Thirza. "From Art Nouveau to Art Déco." France Today 22.7 (2007): 12-14. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.\n\nThis article explains Art Deco's predecessor, Art Noueau, from its start in Paris. The article details founder, Hector Guimard's signature style and trademark furniture pieces. The article details how Art Noueau's look quickly began to take over the city through street signs and restaurant. The article continues to mention how Art Deco and Art Noueau are identified differently. The pictures for the article show the similarities and differences between the two styles. The article helps to explain the roots and how Art Deco has grown from them.

Harrod, Tanya. "Review: Art Deco 1910-1939. London." The Burlington Magazine Vol. 145 No. 1203 (Jun., 2003): 462-4. JSTOR. Web. 16 Nov. 2010

This article focuses on an Art Deco exhibit in a London museum. Many examples of Art Deco are described through explaining what the exhibit consisted of. Through describing Art Deco, the article makes the differences clear between both the Art Noueau and Modernism movements. Several designers, fans and examples of Art Deco are listed. This article was helpful because through describing the exhibit, different examples and mediums of Art Deco are explained.