History of Interior Design

by Ireland, Jeannie

• ISBN13: 9781563674624
• ISBN10: 1563674629
• Edition: Illus.
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-23
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Summary

History of Interior Design is a comprehensive survey covering the design history of architecture, interiors, furniture, and accessories in civilizations all over the world, from ancient times to the present century. With a primary focus on Western civilizations, it also explores Eastern design history. Each chapter begins with background information about the social and cultural context and technical innovations of the period and place and shows their impact on interior design motifs. Throughout the text, influences of the styles and design solution of one culture on others are highlighted, demonstrating how interior design has evolved as a continuing exchange of ideas. Major architects and designers of each period and their signature styles are also discussed and are featured in a biographical appendix. Vocabulary terms called out in the text are defined in a comprehensive glossary. This is a book that all interior design students can benefit from as they use an understanding of the past to create a sense of the present and inspiration for future directions in their own design aesthetic.Features-- Boxes featuring design motifs of each period-- Notations of influences of design ideas of cultures on one another-- Consistent organization of chapters to facilitate understanding of the context in which period styles evolve-- More than 700 unique full-color photographs by the author from her worldwide travels-- Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom-- PowerPoint® Presentation provides outlines and ideas for lectures; compatible with PC and Mac platforms

Author Biography

Jeannie Ireland, Missouri State University.

Table of Contents

Beginnings of Design

Egypt and Mesopotamia

Crete and Greece

Ancient Rome

Design in the Ancient East and Ancient

Cultures of India and Persia

Byzantine Design

Design in the Near East

Romanesque

Gothic

Oriental Design

Introduction to the Renaissance

Renaissance Europe

Renaissance Design in England and the

Low Countries of Europe

Baroque and Rococo Design

Neoclassical and Empire Design

Indigenous Design in South America

Colonial Design in North America

English Colonial Design in North America

Postcolonial and Federal American Design

Industrial Revolution

Victorian Era

Arts and Crafts

Art Nouveau

Eclectic Design of the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Modernism in Europe

Art Deco

Twentieth Century Design to World War II

Post-World War II Design

Oriental Design from the 17th Century to Modern Times

20th Century Latin American Design

African Design

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