History of interior design 2nd ed.

Author

• Ireland, Jeannie

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: Fairchild Publications Inc., 2018

Language

English

ISBN

9781501319884

Series

Subject(s)

• FURNITURE DESIGN-HISTORY
• INTERIOR DECORATION-HISTORY
• INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE-HISTORY

Notes

• online access code

. . Index: p. 593-603

Abstract

History of Interior Design, Second Edition, covers the history of architecture, interiors, and furniture globally, from ancient times through the late twentieth century. Each chapter gives you background information about the social and cultural context and technical innovations of the period and place, and illustrates their impact on interior design motifs. The book highlights cross-cultural influences of styles and designs, showing you how interior design is a continuing exchange of ideas. This second edition expands global coverage to Latin American, African, and Asian cultures and integrates green design into historic developments. You'll learn to use your understanding of the past to design for the present and find inspiration for your future designs.
New to this Edition
• Expanded discussion and new chronological organization of Latin American, African, and Asian cultures.
• New chapter on Islamic design.
• Additional information on technological developments in materials, processes, and structural design.
• Integration of green design and its historic development.
• Increased emphasis on modern design.
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Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xx, 603 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

In the beginning --
After the fall of Rome --
Enlightenment --
New horizons --
Power and prestige --
The modern world.

Exemplar(s)

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