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One of the Art Deco homes had really distinct Minoan themes. I wonder if that was a coincidence or if they were inspired.
by asimpletune 3y ago
One of the Art Deco homes had really distinct Minoan themes. I wonder if that was a coincidence or if they were inspired.
- detourdog 3y agoRemember that all sort of "leaders" supported expeditions to far away places. Suddenly an average in Parisian could see with their own eyes objects from far away lands. As trade increased there would also be wooden boxes/crates with exotic markings.
- seydor 3y agoIt's most likely the other way around: Arthur Evans, who excavated the site of Knossos is known to have done many fantastical restorations to make them more impressive, and they were inspired by his contemporary styles (art nouveau/deco) (i think you re referring to this https://www.kinfolk.com/home-tour-the-new-palace/ https://www.kinfolk.com/home-tour-the-new-palace/)