Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 4 Serial No. 40
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- Pages.381-392
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- 1991
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- 1225-1151(pISSN)
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- 2234-0793(eISSN)
The Study on the Color of Art Deco Fashion in Paris ($1920\~1930$ )
아르데코 패션의 색채에 관한 연구
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Cho Kyu Hwa
(Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, College of Home Economics, Ewha Womans University) ;
- Park Hye Weon (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, College of Home Economics, Ewha Womans University)
- Published : 1991.12.01
Abstract
The purpose of this is to investigate the color of Art Deco Fashion in Paris. (1920-1930) Through the age of Art Deco style, the enormous modern cities were built up and numerous life-constructions were designed conspiciously in Paris. Under this situation, the usage of the 'color' became very important element of design area and also it bestowed new form upon the modern design. The black beauty of Art Deco style was the outcomes of cubism, black-arts, and pragmatism. And the black beauty was regarded as the proper color to represent simplicity. Simplicity was the best way to express Art Deco style. The color and light of metal were used adequately to express a geometrical and streamline form; it was raised as a new beauty in this period. The primary colors were used to recognize the simplified forms effectively. New pastel colors, which signified differently with Art Nouveau were born centering around the Youth Culture like a summer resort and a sun bath. Also they expressed neon signs and atmosphere of beach by means of the tropical colors. At last the color of Art Deco style opened the new age. And it was started to use the various colors in design field from at this time.
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