A History of Interior Design - 5th Edition by John Pile & Judith Gura & Drew Plunkett (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- A History of Interior Design tells the story of 6,000 years of domestic and public space.
- About the Author: John Pile was Professor of Design at the renowned Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, for most of this career.
- Architecture, Interior Design
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About the Book
"Interior design describes the process by which an interior space is made into an effective setting for whatever range of human activities are to take place there. Much like the history of art, the history of interior design encompasses numerous styles, movements, and the influence of international, political, and social developments. A basic understanding of this history is important to students taking survey courses, professional designers looking to the past for inspiration, and for those interested in antiques, furniture design, and the general evolution of the spaces where we work and live"--Book Synopsis
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.
This fully updated fifth edition includes:
- More on the contributions of women designers and architects
- Additional coverage of furniture, product design, and decoration
- Numerous new examples of diverse modern styles from around the world
- Over 700 images, more than 300 of which are new or color replacements for black and white photos
- An extra final chapter focusing on the influence of the latest technology and current thinking on the importance of conservation and ethical sourcing
From the Back Cover
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.
This fully updated fifth edition includes:
- More on the contributions of women designers and architects
- Additional coverage of furniture, product design, and decoration
- Numerous new examples of diverse modern styles from around the world
- Over 700 images, more than 300 of which are new or color replacements for black and white photos
- An extra final chapter focusing on the influence of the latest technology and current thinking on the importance of conservation and ethical sourcing
About the Author
John Pile was Professor of Design at the renowned Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, for most of this career. He was the author of twelve books on furniture, color, office planning, and other aspects of interior design. Pile started teaching interior and industrial design in 1948 and was a practicing interior designer and design consultant who worked for many prestigious firms including Knoll International, George Nelson, and Donald Deskey Associates. He died in November 2007.
Judith Gura was a professor of design history and theory, directing the design history program at the New York School of Interior Design. She was the author of critically praised books on interior design, Scandinavian furniture, and furniture styles. She died in April 2020.
Drew Plunkett was Head of the Department of Interior Design at the Glasgow School of Art and has practiced as an interior designer based in London and Glasgow. He is also an exhibitor and curator, and the author of several books on interior design.
