How Napier became the Art Deco Capital of the World

A Powerpoint lecture by Martin Lloyd.

In 1931 an earthquake destroyed the town of Napier in New Zealand. Within two years it was rebuilt in the architectural style of the day – Art Deco.

This lecture introduces you to pre-earthquake Napier as a flourishing port and commercial centre; it then takes you through the unfolding of the earthquake, the running of the rescue operation and looks at the factors which influenced the rebuilding.

Finally, on a photographic tour of the town, you see the buildings
as they are today.

Reviews

“That was an exemplary demonstration of how to present a masterclass. Thank you.” – Kingsbridge Arts Society

“I was born and lived in Napier and I did not know three quarters of what you told us.” – Farnham Evening Arts Society