A History Of Interior Design Fifth Edition

By (author) Pile, John
By (author) Pile, John; By (author) Gura Judith; By (author) Pile, Drew
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Unrivalled and wide-ranging history of interior design from prehistory to the present day. This fully updated fifth edition includes over 730 images, most in colour
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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, as well as numerous examples of diverse modern styles from around the world. An extra final chapter focuses on the influence of the latest technology and current thinking on the importance of conservation and ethical sourcing.
This new edition includes 730 images, over 300 of which are new or colour replacements for black and white photos.


Biographical note
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 Pile (Author)
Drew Plunkett was Head of the Department of Interior Design at the Glasgow School of Art and has practised 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.


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Author By (author) Pile, John
Date Of Publication Jan 4, 2024
EAN 9781529419979
Contributors Pile, John; Gura Judith; Pile, Drew
Publisher Laurence King Publishing
Languages English
Country of Publication United Kingdom
Width 220 mm
Height 292 mm
Thickness 34 mm
Product Forms Paperback / Softback
Availability in Stores Hamra, ABC Verdun, Global
Weight 0.041000
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