The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors: From the 17th Century to the Present [Paperback]

This compact, heavily-illustrated guide makes it a snap to identify period styles from the 17th century to the present day.The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that combines depth of content with ease of use. Including examples and analysis on 17th-century Louis XIV through 20th-century Late Modern and each style in between, this new edition is also updated with the latest trends of the 21st century, including computer design, sustainable design, and modern office design. New sidebars interspersed throughout the book offer glimpses into historic design styles from around the globe. Each style section ends with a summary of key characteristics, major designers, and iconic fabrics. This book is an indispensable tool for identifying the trends throughout the history of interior design.???This updated pictorial guide to interior design features fully revised sections and a new chapter on twentyfirst-century styles. There are 350 photographs, a bibliography, a glossary, and a chronology. Every era iscovered in a brief narrative, along with photos of prime examples (mostly individual furniture pieces) of the style. Sidebars offer information on movements, designers, and styles. Enough here has changed that libraries owning the first edition will want to consider this update. Essential for academic and special libraries serving art and design students; a nice purchase for larger libraries where there is an interest in interior design or history.???-BooklistJudith Gurais a Professor at New York School of Interior Design, USA.

Preface
Introduction

17th Century
An Overview
Louis XIV
William and Mary
Colonial America/Pilgrim
18th Century
An Overview
Louis XV
Queen Anne
Georgian
19th Century
An Overview
Greek Revival
Biedermeier
Gothic Revival
Rococo Revival
Renaissance Revival
Aesthetic Movement
Eclecticism and Exotica
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