Book Description
Much like the history of art, the history of interior design encompasses numerous styles, movements and the international political and social developments that have informed or challenged its evolution. This lavishly illustrated interior design history will be of interest to anyone interested not only in interior design, but also antiques, furniture design, textiles, decorative objects and the general evolution of the space where we work and live.
- This second edition contains 150 new photos, 35 new line drawings, 32 more pages, making it more lavish than the first
- A companion web site filled with even more images is also new to this edition and offers great value
- Presents interior design within the context of sociology, politics, economics, geography and other arts
JA Majors Book Info
A major survey textbook on interior design, with discussions of the construction, architecture, the arts and crafts, technology, and product design woven into the discussions of some of history's most famous buildings. Covers all of architectural history from cave dwellings to modern sky-scrapers. DLC: Interior decoration--History.
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About the author
John Pile was Professor of Design at the renowned Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, for most of his teaching career. He is the author of twelve books on furniture, color, draughtsmanship, office planning, and other aspects of interior design.
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