Interior Design and Decoration
Interior Design and Decoration by Augustus Sherrill Whiton, published by Prentice Hall in 2002, is a comprehensive resource that explores the field of interior design and decoration. This 5th edition spans 730 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed examination of the integration of interior design with the histories of fine arts. The book has been revised to reflect contemporary developments in technology, design, and safety standards, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.
Readers will find a wide-ranging treatment of interior design, enriched by extensive color illustrations and classic black and white drawings by Gilbert Werle. Each chapter delves into various design determinants, key historical periods, and artistic accomplishments, fostering a deeper engagement with the elements of interior design. The inclusion of maps, timelines, special topic boxes, and chapter summaries aids in navigating the extensive material, making it a valuable reference for those interested in architecture, decorative arts, and design.
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“The classic presentation of interior design and decoration
has been revised and updated for the new millennium…”
Wide in scope and rich in detail, this book offers a unified treatment of interior design and the fine arts histories. Integrating information about materials and techniques with history, the text has been updated to include the developments in technology, interior design, and safety standards of the late twentieth century. Maps and timelines, special topic boxes, and chapter summaries help students to navigate through the wealth of material, and extensive color illustrations as welt as Gilbert Werle’s classic black and white drawings add visual clarity, and excitement.
Each chapter begins with some consideration of various design determinants, a chronology of key periods, dynasties, rulers, and events. There is a review of artistic accomplishments, and the common characteristics of the period are summarized. Discussions of character, quality, and cross-cultural comparison provide a basis for a challenging engagement with all of the elements of interior design.
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