Bevis Hillier is an art historian, journalist and critic. His 1968 book Art Deco of the 20s and 30s is credited with bringing the style into the public consciousness. As well as authoring several more books, he held editor roles at The Connoisseur magazine, The Times and the Los Angeles Times, and has also written reviews for The Spectator.
Bevis Hillier's 1968 book Art Deco of the 20s and 30s made art deco famous. As part of our Art Deco Centenary series, he reflects on the style's lasting legacy. More about "I wrote the first English book on art deco"