Art Deco is all about streamlined surfaces, linear and geometric shapes, symmetry — and a dose of glamour. The Art Deco era came roaring in during the 1920s. These opulent structures perfectly capture the exuberant optimism of the post-WWII era. And nearby Chicago is home to some of the most stunning examples of the Art Deco movement.

A historian of architecture, landscapes, preservation, urban development and the built environment, Robert Bruegmann is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art History, Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Illinois at Chicago, he is the author of many books and articles including Art Deco Chicago: Designing Modern America, Yale University Press, 2018. Bruegmann is a frequent lecturer, contributor to magazines and blogs and guest on radio and television shows.

Look for details about a future Art League depARTure trip to Chicago. Dr. Bruegmann will join us to continue our Art Deco architecture experience.