The Exposition International des Arts Decoratifs was originally planned to open in 1917, but the out-break of WW1 made that impossible. By the time the Exposition took place in 1925, styles had changed considerably, influenced by Cubism, the sleekness of machines, and African Tribal art. The exposition ran from April to October of 1925, and was held, of course, in Paris. From it, the term "Art Deco" was born. The exposition was intended to revive the flagging demand for French goods, as well to bring together different nations around the globe, and to develop a certain common aesthetic within the architectural and decorative arts world.