Inspired by the French Art Deco style, the architects and designers of American Art Deco interpreted the style in an exuberant display of stylized geometric and floral elements drawn from sources as varied as the discovery of King Tut’s tomb to innovative modern industrial design. From New York to Los Angeles, the sleek aerodynamic styles of the 1920’s and 1930’s Art Deco era infused modern design with an elegant and sophisticated flair. The course will explore the influential factors and chic forms of Art Deco in architectural design, interior decor, furniture, and decorative objects.

Eleanor Schrader is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history, and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world. She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. She is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York. She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.