History of interior design and furniture - Robbie G Blakemore

A comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of architectural and decorative styles. This overview looks at the history of interior space, architectural details and furniture. Three-dimensional plans convey the spatial relationships that are critical to understanding the history of interior architecture, and an historical timeline chronicles the important events that shaped interior design. Captions not only identify each figure but provide commentary that supplements the primary text.;This work is more than a history of style - it places furniture and design within the broader context of social, political, economic and technological perspectives unique to each historical period. Examining the concept of design as a historical continuum, the author traces this thread of influence across centuries, from the ancient Romans' retrospective look at their Greek forerunners to the revival of styles that characterize the Victorian age.