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"Pile delivers a focused and clearly written chronological examination of significant interiors and their associated details." (APT Bulletin, June 2002) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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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.
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"Pile delivers a focused and clearly written chronological examination of significant interiors and their associated details." (APT Bulletin, June 2002) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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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
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aristocratic interiors, gilded details, plaster ornamentation, reconstruction drawing, semicircular arches, wooden paneling, cruciform plan, hidden windows, hypostyle hall Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle Ages, New York, High Renaissance, Low Countries, Queen Anne, Hagia Sophia, French Rococo, United States, Early Civilizations, Robert Adam, French Renaissance, Petit Trianon, Shah Jehan, Duncan Phyfe, Far East, Farnese Palace, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Near East, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Chihil Sutun, John Soane, North America, San Gallo, Spanish Baroque New!
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aristocratic interiors, gilded details, plaster ornamentation, reconstruction drawing, semicircular arches, wooden paneling, cruciform plan, hidden windows, hypostyle hall Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle Ages, New York, High Renaissance, Low Countries, Queen Anne, Hagia Sophia, French Rococo, United States, Early Civilizations, Robert Adam, French Renaissance, Petit Trianon, Shah Jehan, Duncan Phyfe, Far East, Farnese Palace, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Near East, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Chihil Sutun, John Soane, North America, San Gallo, Spanish Baroque New!
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- The Habitations of Man in All Ages by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc on page 15, page 28, and page 89
- Antiquities of Athens by James Stuart on page 220, and page 232
- The Middle Ages (Ladybird History of Britain) by Tim Wood on page 117, and page 191
- Lives of the Artists (Classics) by Giorgio Vasari on page 133
- Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler on page 63
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- Becoming an Interior Designer (A Guide to Careers in Design) by Christine M. Piotrowski FASID IIDA on page 19, and Back Matter
- The Lazy Person's Handbook: Short Cuts to Get Everything You Want with the Least Possible Effort by Marc Favreau on page 73, and Back Matter
- Space Planning for Commercial and Residential Interiors by Sam Kubba in Back Matter
- Design: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by John Heskett in Back Matter
- The Interior Design Business Handbook: A Complete Guide to Profitability by Mary V. Knackstedt in Back Matter
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