Art Deco Movie Theaters

Theater architecture of the 1920s and 1930s embraced the clean and streamlined design of the Art Deco era while also reflecting the glitz and glamour of the movie industry that evolved in Hollywood and in cities and towns across America. Theater architecture was so grand that people nicknamed the structures "picture palaces."  This lecture will provide a view into the stylish era of Art Deco opulence as we review the best in theatrical architectural and interior design.

Eleanor Schrader, MA, is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world.  She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. Schrader is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York.  She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50 and older seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.

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Register by Aug.15 at 3 p.m.