Art Deco, a style of architecture, visual arts, and product design, originated in the 1910s in France and spread worldwide within the next two decades. It made its way to the Middle Kingdom (a name derived from the native name of China–Zhongguo) and was incorporated into the local architecture style. Currently, the entire city represents an eclectic architectural style, combining modernism with Chinese deco.
The most notable Art Deco buildings in the city are the Park Hotel, the Broadway Mansions, and the Grand Cinema.
