A Study of Art Déco in the Context of Modern Chinese Design History

Abstract

As the first global design movement to emerge in modern times, the Art Déco trend gradually took shape from the late 19th to the early 20th century, flourishing in Europe starting in Paris, France, and subsequently sweeping the international stage, becoming a fashion trend. Simultaneously, Chinese design art was undergoing profound social change, gradually transitioning from tradition to modernity. Attracted by this international design trend, it rapidly absorbed many unique elements, integrating them into its local social context. This led to a rapid transformation in the expression and application of modern design in China during the 1920s and 30s. This change was inextricably linked to the creative thinking and practices of numerous design artists at the time, as well as the perceptions and reactions of customers and the market. This process not only fostered the widespread popularity of the distinctive Chinese Art Déco trend but also left behind many classic design legacies. Furthermore, it wrote a significant chapter in the history of modern Chinese design, marking a significant chapter in the exchange between Chinese and foreign art and design.