Table of Contents:**
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Chapter 1
: Introduction**
1.1 Historical Background of the Art Deco Movement
1.2 Definition and Characteristics of Art Deco
1.3 Significance and Legacy
1.4 Research Objectives and Methodology
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Chapter 2
: Origins and Development of French Art Deco**
2.1 Precursors and Influences
2.2 Emergence in Interwar France
2.3 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes
2.4 Spread and Adoption Across Different Sectors
2.5 Art Deco vs. Modernism: Distinctions and Intersections
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Chapter 3
: Architectural Masterpieces of French Art Deco**
3.1 Skyscrapers and Office Buildings
3.2 Residential Architecture
3.3 Public Buildings and Monuments
3.4 Theaters and Cinemas
3.5 Interior Design and Decorative Arts
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Chapter 4
: Prominent Figures in French Art Deco**
4.1 Architects: Le Corbusier, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Auguste Perret
4.2 Designers: Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, Jean Dunand
4.3 Artists and Sculptors: Tamara de Lempicka, Paul Manship, Joseph Csaky
4.4 Critics and Influencers: Paul Poiret, André Groult, Paul Follot
4.5 Collaborations and Networks within the Art Deco Community
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Chapter 5
: The Global Influence of French Art Deco**
5.1 Art Deco in the United States: New York, Miami, and Hollywood
5.2 Art Deco in Other European Countries: Britain, Belgium, and Spain
5.3 Art Deco in the Colonies: North Africa, Indochina, and the Caribbean
5.4 Contemporary Revivals and Reinterpretations
5.5 Legacy and Continuing Impact on Design and Architecture