The Making of the Modern Kitchen: A Cultural History
Mar/100
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Kitchens are where we cook, clean, cry, talk, laugh, break things. Hugely symbolic–as well as practical–kitchens evoke thoughts of hearth and home, family and domesticity. No wonder that people today commonly spend more money refurbishing their kitchens than any other room in the house. To get at the heart of the meaning, design and purpose of the modern kitchen, Freeman interviewed dozens of homeowners. She follows them through the process of shopping and purchasing a new kitchen, and she discusses the importance of layout, color, shape, and texture. She explores the dominant role that women play in shaping the appearance of a new kitchen as well as considers the evolution of the modern kitchen in the contex… More >>
Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century: An Integrated History
Nov/091
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For courses in History of Architecture, Interior Design, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts. Exceptionally comprehensive, this single-source text/reference allows students to compare and contrast architecture, interior design, interior architectural features, design details, motifs, furniture, space planning, color, lighting, textiles, interior surface treatments, and decorative accessories through many centuries–from antiquity to the 18th century–from the many reg… More >>
Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century: An Integrated History
History of Interior Design and Furniture: From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Europe
Oct/095
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A 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 >>
History of Interior Design and Furniture: From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Europe
History of Interior Design
Oct/091
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History of Interior Design provides a comprehensive survey of architecture, interiors,
furniture, and accessories from ancient civilizations through the twentieth century.
While primarily focusing on Western civilizations, the book expands on traditional
studies and includes design histories of African, Eastern, and Indigenous cultures.
Drawing on her experience as an instructor, Ireland covers not only social and technological
influences but also spe… More >>
A History of Interior Design
Oct/095
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The first edition of this major survey on interior design by John Pile won the 2001 ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Educational Foundation/Joel Polsky Prize. Now this standard history has been updated to reflect greater coverage of non-Western design, as well as vernacular and residential interiors. A deeper exploration of sustainable design and a CD-ROM with an interactive presentation of periods and styles makes this the most relevant text available…. More >>