Bombay, Deco

On World Art Deco Day, we salute this modern architectural style that adds an eclectic, global touch to the city’s heritage. Take our quiz to see if you can max your gyaan about this world-famous design philosophy

1 Mumbai has the second largest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world. Which city has the most number?
a.  Adelaide
b. Buenos Aires
c. Miami

Archival image of Art Deco buildings coming up at Oval Maidan. PICS COURTESY/ART DECO TRUST MUMBAI

2   One section of Mumbai’s Art Deco stretch faces Marine Drive and the other overlooks a maidan. Name it.
a. Azad Maidan
b. Oval Maidan
c. Cross Maidan 

3  Mumbai’s Art Deco stretch was part of an ensemble that received a prestigious global recognition in 2018. What was this award?
a. UNESCO World Heritage Site tag
b. Blue Planet Prize
c. J Paul Getty Award for Conservation Leadership

Geometric patterns on Rajjab Mahal

4  Which of these single screen cinemas was the first Art Deco building of the city, and was designed by celebrated architect FW Stevens’ son, Charles?
a. Sterling cinema
b. Eros cinema
c. Regal cinema

5   Which decade records some of the earliest buildings in the Art Deco style in Mumbai?
a.  1950s
b. 1970s
c.  1930s

Lettering on Palm Court

6  Eminent jurist and former mayor and sheriff, late Nana Chudasama’s topical, newsy banners sported the façade of one of the most popular Art Deco buildings along Marine Drive. Name it.
a. Soona Mahal
b. Rajjab Mahal
c. Shelley’s Hotel

7 Which of these Art Deco landmarks has been a venue for the MAMI film festival?
a. NCPA
b. Liberty cinema
c. New Empire cinema

Did you know?
In Mumbai, the Art Deco style adapted to our subtropical climate. The use of eyebrows or eaves over the windows is one such element. The local term for it is chajja.

Answer 1)Miami 2)Oval Maidan 3)UNESCO World Heritage Site tag  4)Regal  5)1930s  6)Soona Mahal 7)Liberty cinema

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