Artists  > William Van Alen

William Van Alen

An American architect who studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Van Alen is best known for his Art Deco design of the Chrysler Building.

Dates
1883–1954
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms
Known For
Architecture > Skyscraper
Works of Art

Artists  > William Van Alen

William Van Alen

An American architect who studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Van Alen is best known for his Art Deco design of the Chrysler Building.

Dates
1883–1954
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms
Known For
Architecture > Skyscraper
Works of Art