The Art Deco movement brought about a feeling of glamorousness to the ordinary. One of the most iconic representations of the movement is New York City's Chrysler Building. Originating in France in the early 1900s, America soon embraced Art Deco's color, zigzags, sunbursts, and eye-catching designs. It combined modernist styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. It represented luxury, exuberance, and faith in technological and social progress. Readers will get to know and appreciate this relatively young movement, from inception to its impact and current state.