Author: Dwivedi Sharada, Mehrotra Rahul
Place: Mumbai
Year: 2008
Pages: 312
ISBN: 81-903821-5-2
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay Deco
Keyword: Art Deco
Classification: 720
Shelf: C5R3
Accession No: B651
Contents: Preface & Acknowledgements Foreword Chap I: Bombay: Art Deco’s Gateway to India Chap II: Art Deco & The Reclamations Chap III: Deco on the Hills Chap IV: Commerce & Art Deco Chap V: Art Deco in the Suburbs Epilogue Photo Credits
Abstract: *Bombay Deco* traces the evolution of Art Deco architecture in Mumbai, exploring how the city became India’s gateway to modernism in the early 20th century. Through its chapters, the book examines the socio-cultural, historical, and architectural influences that shaped Bombay’s Deco landscape. Topics include the reclamation of land, the rise of Deco in elite areas, and its spread to suburban districts. The work also highlights the lasting impact of Art Deco on the city’s identity, offering a comprehensive resource for architects, historians, and design enthusiasts interested in Mumbai’s architectural heritage.