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Inspired by the artistic representations of countries like
Africa, Egypt, and Mexico; the Art Deco style combined the traditional geometric
pattern of indigenous peoples with the bold graphics and fresh designs of modern
art.
Manhattan’s historic hotel The New Yorker is a fine example of art deco
architecture that incorporates the geometric designs traditionally represented
in ethnic art. It is immediately obvious upon viewing the building that the
architects took inspiration from the pyramid formations of ancient Egypt. Like
the design of a traditional pyramid, it rises into the sky from the ground in
levels that gradually grow smaller than the base. The New Yorker updates the
ancient form with its sectioned layers of various heights. Viewed from any
angle, the cubic geometry gives a bold, stepped look to the building’s outline.
The influence of the “primitive” arts is exemplified by our New York crown
molding. The bold, stepped design of this crown molding is visually striking;
each wide step descends onto the next, smoothly guiding the eye the broad
expanse of ceiling or wall. This Art Deco crown molding is versatile in its
duality: if extended onto the ceiling, the molding seems low ceiling appear
higher. For high ceilings, mount the molding extended onto the wall for a
stunning way to add architectural interest.
This crown molding is made from High-Density Furniture Grade Polyurethane. |
