Interior Design and Identity (V & A/RCA Studies in Design History: Anthologies)

Interior Design and Identity (V & A/RCA Studies in Design History: Anthologies)

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Book Description
This chronologically arranged set of case studies looks at how interior design has constantly redefined itself as a manifestation of culture, from the eighteenth-century to the present day. The book looks at the amateur activities of female "home makers" in search of creative outlets and married couples seeking to modernize their homes as well as the contributions of early professional (female) "interior decorators," and later, (male) "interior designers." It also considers the more anonymous role of commercial enterprises, such as hairdressing salons, cruise ships or modern offices. Issues relating to interiority, gender, and the relationship of the public sphere are also considered opening up a new level of design historical enquiry.

Interior Design and Identity (V & A/RCA Studies in Design History: Anthologies),Susie McKellar,Penny Sparke,Manchester University Press,0719067294,Architecture,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Decoration & Ornament,Design - General,Great Britain,History,Interior Design - General,Interior decoration,United States,Art / Design / General

Book Contents:

1. Interior Design: An Introduction to Architectural Interiors
2. In the Shaker Tradition
3. Islam and State in Sumatra: A Study of Seventeenth-Century Aceh (Islamic History and Civilization)
4. L'Antisemitisme Eclaire: Inclusion Et Exclusion Depuis I'Epoque Des Lumieres Jusqu'a I'Affaire Dreyfus/Inclusion and Exclusion: Perspectives on Jews from ... to (Brill's Series in Jewish Studies)
5. Le Corbusier's Formative Years : Charles-Edouard Jeanneret at La Chaux-de-Fonds
6. Light Architecture: New Interventions on the Urban Scene
7. Lighting 2000: A Guide to the Best in Contemporary Lighting Design (Schiffer Design Book)
8. Lit Interior
9. Living with Lace
10. Maggie Colvin's Home Style: Quick Makeovers to Transform Your Home

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