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.

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.

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.

This article goes through the differences between Art Deco and Art Noueau with the specific focus on lighting. The way the article picks one specific element to compare makes the difference between the two styles very obvious. One major difference is that the Art Noueau lamps needed to be turned on to be seen as art where the Art Deco lamps were pieces of art without even being in use. Several specific designers were descibed as well as their lighting pieces. The article was very interesting, because lighting is not something that is usually thought of as art but it can be if seen through an Art Deco lense.

Mason, Brook S. "Dazzling DECO." Art & Antiques 27.3 (2004): 108-115. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This article includes a brie history includint where Art Deco got its name, some founding designers and the previous artistic movements that founded Art Deco. There is a focus on the cost of an original Art Deco piece today- it could be anywhere up to 3 million dollars. The prices are so high due to the unique materials the art was made out of. The article mentions specific examples of major Art Deco art including the Chrysler Building. There is also mention of how Art Deco is in effect today as well as examplesof current designers.

Vannoy, Dana. "Where Art Deco is In: South Beach!." PSA Journal 72.11 (2006): 19-21. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This article dictates South Beach, the Art Deco Historical District, in great detail. It descibes the weather, the population and the hussle and bussle of the South Beach streets. A brief history of the city is included, which is helpful in understanding Art Deco's roots. This article looks at Art Deco from a movie and photography point of view. It describes the best places and times to truly capture the beauty and originality of Art Deco

Kagan, Dick. "Deco Mania." Art & Antiques 28.11 (2005): 58-63. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This article focuses on vintage Art Deco today. The main focus is on the furniture designed in France between 1910 and 1939. These pieces were wonderfully made out of unique and rare materials, which makes then extremely valuable and therefore very expensive. Opinions from both buyers and sellers of these French antiques are included. This article is helpful in understanding that Art Deco is still a style that people would pay for today.

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.

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.

Meisler, Stanley. "Art Deco: High Style." Smithsonian 35.8 (2004): 56-61. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 1 Nov. 2010.\n\nThis article gives a great overview of Art Deco by including examples and history. This article explains the characteristics of Art Deco as well as briefly describes the movement leading up to it. There are several Art Deco artists named with a short description o their work. This article is a great place to start Art Deco research because it has a large amount of basic information and is therefore a great jumping off point.\n\n