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The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors

From the 17th Century to the Present

Judith Gura author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:3rd Dec '15

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This illustrated guide offers an accessible look at interior design styles from the 17th century to the present, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

This compact and richly illustrated guide simplifies the process of identifying period styles from the 17th century to the present day. The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors, Second Edition serves as a comprehensive reference, blending in-depth content with user-friendly organization. It covers a wide array of styles, ranging from the opulent Louis XIV of the 17th century to the sleek aesthetics of Late Modern design in the 20th century. Furthermore, this updated edition includes insights into the latest trends of the 21st century, such as computer design, sustainable practices, and contemporary office environments.

New sidebars throughout the book provide fascinating glimpses into historic design styles from around the globe, enriching the reader's understanding of how different cultures have influenced interior design. Each section dedicated to a specific style concludes with a summary that highlights key characteristics, notable designers, and iconic fabrics associated with that period. This thoughtful structure makes it easy for readers to grasp the essence of each style and its evolution over time.

The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of interior design. Whether you are a student, a professional designer, or simply a design enthusiast, this book equips you with the knowledge to recognize and appreciate the trends that have shaped our living spaces throughout history.

As before, it is a compact volume covering a wide range of styles over the last 400-plus years. The book has a wealth of quality color photographs, showing individual examples of furnishings and composites of period rooms. Its illustrative value is backed up with a text that supports the various periods and styles within, plus the particular pieces of popular furnishings. Although the book is formatted more like an academic textbook, its primary audience would appear to be anyone who is actually seeking information about historic pieces of furniture and their interior spaces. Summing Up: Recommended. * CHOICE *
[Gura is] even-handed, treating each period and designer fairly. The book is mainly aimed at students of design and design history, but it will be of interest to those, like me, who visit private and publicly open properties. * Reference Reviews *
This updated pictorial guide to interior design features fully revised sections and a new chapter on twentyfirst-century styles. There are 350 photographs, a bibliography, a glossary, and a chronology. Every era iscovered in a brief narrative, along with photos of prime examples (mostly individual furniture pieces) of the style. Sidebars offer information on movements, designers, and styles. Enough here has changed that libraries owning the first edition will want to consider this update. Essential for academic and special libraries serving art and design students; a nice purchase for larger libraries where there is an interest in interior design or history. * Booklist *

ISBN: 9781628924718

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1292g

496 pages

2nd edition