The postwar celebration of progress in science and technology for the betterment of mankind sparked the use of scientific symbols in the decorative arts. Typical examples are often referred to as "atomic style." The most memorable "atomic style" symbol of this decade was without any doubt the Atomium, built as centerpiece for the World Expo 58 in Brussels. The Atomium represents the atomic lattice of iron crystals, magnified 165 billion times linearly, according to the "cubic body centered" system. The Atomium is the visualization of microscopic molecular structures on a great enlarged scale. If you wish to read more informations about the fabulous World Expo 58, please visit this enjoyable website.