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A History of Interior Design tells the story of 6,000 years of
domestic and public space. It's an essential resource for students,
professionals and anyone interested in interior design, the
decorative arts, architecture and art history. It explores a broad
range of styles and movements, weaving together a fascinating
narrative from cave dwellings and temple architecture, through
Gothic cathedrals and Islamic palaces, to modern skyscrapers and
the retail spaces of the 21st-century. This fully updated fifth
edition includes more on the contributions of women designers and
architects, additional coverage of furniture, product design and
decoration, as well as numerous examples of diverse modern styles
from around the world. An extra final chapter focuses on the
influence of the latest technology and current thinking on the
importance of conservation and ethical sourcing. This new edition
includes 730 images, over 300 of which are new or colour
replacements for black and white photos.
This complete overview of contemporary studio furniture celebrates
the achievements of an international selection of designers
producing works of individual artistic expression that sit as
comfortably in museums as they do in domestic settings. Featuring
more than 400 exemplars, from finely finished tables and chairs
made from natural materials to experimental furniture that
straddles the boundary between craft and art, this is the only
comprehensive survey of its kind. Structured by type of object and
maker, the book also showcases the home interiors of makers and
collectors, in which crafted furniture is used to create highly
personal environments. Personalization and exclusivity in design
have become increasingly prized in a world that is turning back to
the values of authentic craftsmanship. This richly illustrated
guide will be essential reading for all design connoisseurs,
collectors and anyone interested in bespoke furniture design. With
680 illustrations in colour
Postmodernism was the defining look of the 1980s. Originating as a
rebellious movement in philosophy and literature, and spearheaded
by Michael Graves, Robert Venturi, Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro
Mendini, Postmodernism proclaimed the death of modernism and
promoted a new, non-linear way of approaching architecture and
design. Its lively and colourful rebellion against modernism's
monotony and dogma spread from architecture to other design
disciplines, and promoted a belief that design need not be taken
too seriously. Postmodern Design Complete is the first book to take
a thoroughgoing look at the movement, which is currently
experiencing a major revival. It profiles key creators and
introduces the principal figures in the fields of architecture,
furniture, graphic design, textiles, and product and industrial
design. It also presents fifteen seminal and complete homes and
their furnishings, and provides a comprehensive overview of
contemporary makers. Highly informed and accessible texts are
illustrated with images that bring together classics and
little-seen rarities, unusual objets d'art and mass-produced items.
The book also includes a foreword by Charles Jencks and an
afterword by Denise Scott Brown, followed by a substantial
reference section. Exhaustively presenting the most knowledgeable
sources and material in a single volume, this is the one book that
the world's lovers of Postmodernism must have, and that the
design-conscious of any persuasion will want.
A History of Interior Design tells the story of 6,000 years of
domestic and public space. It’s an essential resource for
students, professionals, and anyone interested in interior design,
the decorative arts, architecture, and art history. It explores a
broad range of styles and movements, weaving together a fascinating
narrative from cave dwellings and temple architecture, through
Gothic cathedrals and Islamic palaces, to modern skyscrapers and
the retail spaces of the 21st-century. This fully updated fifth
edition includes: More on the contributions of women designers and
architects Additional coverage of furniture, product design, and
decoration Numerous new examples of diverse modern styles from
around the world Over 700 images, more than 300 of which are new or
color replacements for black and white photos An extra final
chapter focusing on the influence of the latest technology and
current thinking on the importance of conservation and ethical
sourcing
With the first decade of the twenty-first century behind us, it is
time to reassess the concept of "modern," a term that dates to the
Middle Ages, when it signified current or recent events. Not until
the eighteenth century did it become a stylistic term; more
recently it has generally referred to the aesthetic that evolved
from the Bauhaus and flourished in the mid-twentieth century.
Though proclaiming freedom from the limitations of style, it became
as formulaic as most of its predecessors, as Modern architecture
and furnishings conformed to prescribed specifications: geometric
forms, industrially fabricated, unadorned, and studiously
ahistorical. Those guidelines are no longer relevant. As Midcentury
Modernism has receded into history, Modernism has been redefined,
reenergized, and in the process transformed. Today it embraces a
cornucopia of design in an almost limitless range of materials:
design studios are laboratories for experimentation; design
concepts can be as important as finished objects; and furniture has
crossed barriers to become a new art form. Tools and technologies
never before possible have provided new approaches to decoration,
and may incorporate influences from the past. The design profession
has broadened its horizons; interiors and furniture are being
created by architects, interior designers, furniture makers,
industrial designers, artisans, artists, and even fashion
designers. Design After Modernism offers an overview of
developments in design over the past four decades-some
evolutionary, some expected, and some extraordinary. It identifies
the diverse influences that have generated new directions in design
and illustrates many of the most characteristic, most noteworthy,
and most innovative objects in this rich and variegated mix. All
are representative of their time, and many of the earlier designs
have already gained iconic status. Of the more recent ones, whether
or not they will be admired in decades to come is something that
only time will tell.
A History of Interior Design tells the story of 6,000 years of
domestic and public space. This fully updated fourth edition
includes a completely new chapter on twenty-first-century interior
design and a heavily revised chapter on the late twentieth century.
Interior design is a field that includes construction,
architecture, furniture, decoration, technology and product design.
This one-volume history weaves together these topics in a
fascinating narrative that runs from cave dwellings and temple
architecture, through Gothic cathedrals and Renaissance palaces, to
the grand civic spaces of the nineteenth century and the sleek
interiors of modern skyscrapers. Embedded in a social and political
context, detailed discussions of famous buildings, from cathedrals
to Koolhaas, are interspersed with investigations of the domestic
vernacular - the cottages, farmhouses, apartments and city terraces
inhabited by ordinary people. The new edition of this bestselling
history includes over 50 new images and many previously black and
white images updated to colour.
The first book to present great landmarked interiors of New York in
all their intricate detail, Interior Landmarks is a visual
celebration of space that captures the rich heritage of the city.
Since 1965, the New York City Landmarks Law has preserved for
generations to come a remarkable number of significant spaces in
New York City's cultural, social, economic, political, and
architectural history. Not only do the exterior facades of these
buildings fall within the law's purview, but many of their stunning
interiors as well. Newly updated with current information, this
book tells the stories of forty-six interior landmarks from the
widely celebrated - Radio City Music Hall, the Great Hall of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grand Central Station - to others that
are virtually unknown. A catalogue of all 120 interior landmarks,
with names of their architects and locations, is also included.
Readers will learn about their original construction and style,
their exceptional design features, materials, and architectural
details, as well as the challenges to preserving them - whether
they were unanimously accepted or hotly contested in legal battles
- and the preservationists, philanthropists, politicians, and
designers who made it possible. The book also includes updated
details on the restorations or re-imaginings that took place.
Combining strong visuals and thorough research, this valuable
reference work will fascinate all readers with an interest in the
city's history. This paperback edition is updated with current
information, including the 2017 addition of The New York Public
Library's historic Rose Main Reading Room to the list of protected
landmarks.
This compact, heavily-illustrated guide makes it a snap to identify
period styles from the 17th century to the present day. The Guide
to Period Styles for Interiors, Second Edition is a comprehensive
reference that combines depth of content with ease of use.
Including examples and analysis on 17th-century Louis XIV through
20th-century Late Modern and each style in between, this new
edition is also updated with the latest trends of the 21st century,
including computer design, sustainable design, and modern office
design. New sidebars interspersed throughout the book offer
glimpses into historic design styles from around the globe. Each
style section ends with a summary of key characteristics, major
designers, and iconic fabrics. This book is an indispensable tool
for identifying the trends throughout the history of interior
design.
The five countries known collectively as Scandinavia were the
source of some of the most important furniture designs of the
twentieth century and the influential concept of "Scandinavian
modern." Today, a new generation of designers continues the
tradition, creating pieces that are functional, comfortable, and
appealing to look at. This book-the first American summary of
modern design in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden in
more than two decades-updates the history of design in the Nordic
nations and illustrates in full color more than five hundred of the
best current furniture from over seventy producers. The Sourcebook
also includes detailed product specifications and sources,
biographies of important Nordic designers, and a helpful
bibliography. It is an invaluable reference for everyone who loves
modern furniture, and is an essential tool for interior designers,
architects, collectors, and students with a special interest in
Scandinavian design. CD-ROM included: easy-to-use screen resolution
files of all the illustrations for use on Mac or PC.
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