Designer's Guide to Furniture Styles (3rd Edition) (Fashion Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0132050412 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 250 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Valuable websites and bibliographic information are provided for further exploration, and a glossary highlights key vocabulary.. The author presents crucial contextual information on political and social events and the technological advances that influenced each period’s design trends, and compares objects from different periods, demonstrating how ideas and concepts progress through their stylistic development. This image-rich text introduces significant movements in the evolution of the decorative arts, including furniture, design motifs, and accessories related to interior design and architectural settings from the Neolithic Age to the 21st century. DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO FURNITURE STYLES, 3/e augments the study of art and architectural history by discussing the function and aesthetic purpose of furniture, pottery, glassware, lighting, textiles,
Susan M. Moran said Lots of thorough info. Including what was going on. Lots of thorough info. Including what was going on historically during the time a style of furniture was made. Wished for a few more pictures at times.. "Color Photographs and Detailed" according to Rebeka Kibby. I bought this for my Interior Design class (History of Furniture) and thought it was great. There's a ton of color photographs and very detailed information. I definitely recommend this one.. Mrs. Pink Tulip said Useful. This book was a required text book for two of my Interior Design courses. It has quite a bit if useful information and will hang on to it for the future.
. The numerous examples are from actual homeowners who updated their 17th or 18th century homes with a sense of the past without sacrificing modern amenities or luxuries. About the Author This book is for homeowners who appreciate the historic character of their old house, whether Colonial, Cape Cod, or Saltbox style. It is meant to inspire homeowners to learn about the inherent qualities of these older homes while making it loveable and liveable for themselves in the 21st century
This book is for homeowners who appreciate the historic character of their old house, whether Colonial, Cape Cod, or Saltbox style. It is meant to inspire homeowners to learn about the inherent qualities of these older homes while making it loveable and liveable for themselves in the 21st century. . The numerous examples are from actual homeowners who updated their 17th or 18th century hom