ART DECO ARCHITECTUAL DESIGN .... Art Deco style started in Paris in the 1910's and flourished into the early 1930's. Art Deco is characterized by its bold geometric forms, bright colors, and exquisite craftsmanship. Art Deco influenced architecture, interior design, clothing, fashion, and jewelry. The dominance of Art Deco ended at the beginning of World War II and the rise of strictly functional styles of modern architecture.