History of Interior Design and Furniture: From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Europe
February 5th, 2010 Posted in Life Style
Product DescriptionA comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of interior architecture and decorative styles, History of Interior Design & Furniture, Second Edition features more than 175 new illustrations, including over 150 full colour photographs. From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Revival Styles that characterise the Victorian age, furniture and design are placed within the broader context of social, political, economic, and technological perspectives of each per. . . More >>
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History of Interior Design and Furniture: From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Europe
February 5th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I purchased this book as a requirement for an Interior Design History class at Parsons School of Design. The Historian teaching the course highly recommends.
So far I’ve only had a chance to browse through, but I like that it goes through each era highlighting the significant differences and similarities. It would be helpful if they included more pictures as illustration to match their information so you can get a better idea.
There’s more pictures of single furniture pieces than of a whole space- which I don’t like.
Rating: 3 / 5
February 5th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Excellent volume. Arrived in only three days. Dust jacket slightly torn on one corner but otherwise in perfect shape. Very informational volume for anyone interested in the evolution of this art.
Rating: 4 / 5
February 5th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
This book is very helpful for students and professionals seeking to further knowledge on the history of architecture and interior design. Very detailed information.
Rating: 5 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 1:50 am
Well, I youre thinking between this and Piles’ History of ID then this is a much better book. Each style is explained with great details, and black and white photos and sketches are really helpful, and in the middle of the book is about a dozen of color photos of interiors.
I used this book a lot for my studies of the history of id.
If you’re looking for a book full of photos of interiors and fancy words then just don’t bother buying it since you wont find them in this book
Rating: 5 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 2:04 am
This is an outstanding book, with plenty of pictures – great insider material on furniture and architecture. And I already have a design MA with my own firm.
Rating: 5 / 5