Art Deco, for one, is a STYLE of visual art, architecture, and design that originated in France in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its use of geometric shapes, bold colors, and modern materials such as chrome and glass. The STYLE was popularized in the 1920s and 1930s and is still used today in many forms of design. The term 'Art Deco' is derived from the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, which showcased the STYLE.