A History of Interior Design Fifth Edition by John Pile - ISBN: 9781529419979
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6000 years of interior design, from caves to the 21st century.

A History of Interior Design Fifth Edition

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    496 pages

  • Release Date

    27 February 2024

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Summary

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.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529419979
ISBN-10:1529419972
Author:John Pile, Judith Gura, Drew Plunkett
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Imprint:Laurence King Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:496
Release Date:27 February 2024
Weight:2.14kg
Dimensions:292mm x 220mm x 34mm
About The Author

John Pile

John Pile (Author)

John Pile was Professor of Design at the renowned Pratt Institute Brooklyn for most of his teaching career. He was the author of twelve books on furniture colour draughtsmanship office planning and other aspects of interior design. He died in November 2007.

Judith Gura (Author)

Judith Gura was professor of design history and theory at the New York School of Interior Design. She was the author of several books on interior design, Scandinavian furniture and furniture styles. She died in April 2020.

Drew Plunkett (Author)

Drew Plunkett was Head of the Department of Interior Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Since 1981 he has practised as an interior designer based in London and Glasgow. He is also active as an exhibitor, curator and critical writer.

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