The Great Gatsby is set in the fictional West Egg and East Egg on Long Island in New York, taking place during the Roaring Twenties. The era was characterized by a fascination with modernity and luxury, which are central themes in Art Deco. The extravagant and grand parties thrown by characters like Gatsby, with their stylish decorations, represent the excess and glamour associated with Art Deco.

The movie itself highlighted the themes of Art Deco and even have character banners with the well known Art Deco patterns. This extravagant style is also scene in the designs of Gatsby’s mansion and the parties.

The characters in The Great Gatsby are also very fashionable and have degrees of sophistication. Art Deco had a significant impact on fashion during the roaring 20s, with its emphasis on geometric shapes, as well as architecture, bold colors, and luxurious materials. The clothing and accessories of the characters, as well as the exotic dresses worn at Gatsby’s parties, reflect this style of Art Deco.

The Grand mansions of characters like Gatsby and Tom Buchanan are described in the novel as grand and lavishly decorated. he architectural and interior design elements in these homes, such as the use of geometric patterns, sleek lines, and luxurious materials, are consistent with Art Deco aesthetics. Gatsby’s mansion, with its extravagant parties and luxurious furnishings, serves as a prime example of Art Deco-inspired settings.

The novel features the luxurious and stylish automobiles of the 1920s, which were often designed with Art Deco influences. These cars were symbols of wealth and status, and they are a prominent part of the novel’s depiction of the era.

While the novel focus’s captures the allure and glamour of the 1920s, it also serves as a critique of the moral and social decay of the period. This duality is characteristic of Art Deco, which often combined sleek and modern aesthetics with a sense of decay and excess.