This article examines the cultural and architectural exchanges between Shanghai and New York in the mid-20th century and their iconic roles as avant-garde global capitals. It considers the cultural and architectural free-thinkers and the groundbreaking movements they led, as well as their influence on the character and identity of both cities. Art Deco was the emblematic symbol of these modern forces. The article analyses the new technologies and theatrical perspective, the performative and spectacular qualities of Art Deco as the signature styles and cultural heritage of both cities.

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上海和纽约：世纪中叶的城市前卫

本文考察了20世纪中叶上海和纽约之间的文化和建筑交流，以及它们作为先锋全球首都的标志性作用。它考虑了文化和建筑自由思想者及其领导的突破性运动，以及它们对两个城市的特征和身份的影响。装饰艺术是这些现代力量的象征性象征。本文分析了新技术和戏剧视角，装饰艺术的表演性和壮观性，将其作为两个城市的标志性风格和文化遗产。