A Century of Interior Design 1900-2000
Author | : Stanley Abercrombie |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015058093520 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Century of Interior Design 1900-2000 written by Stanley Abercrombie and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interior design has undergone a number of revolutions in the past 100 years and through it all, the concept of design seeped into the general cultural consciousness, touching every aspect of our day-to-day lives, from the bedroom to the office. A Century of Interior Design tells the story of this field's most eventful century in a completely accessible yet comprehensive way, by detailing all the most important milestones in a visual timeline format. Every two to four pages represent a different year, and for each year fascinating developments are summed up under different categories. No other design retrospective book has produced such a nuanced and well-rounded picture of the field. Culled from a multitude of archives and researched over several years, the stunning images show key interior views, furniture, and fabrics. Whether you're a designer looking for period inspiration or a student seeking a specific fact, it's easy to thumb immediately to the year desired in this essential reference.