Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century: An Integrated History

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THE most complete survey of architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts.

This 2 volume set spans the ages from antiquity to the present. A complete, integrated, and interdisciplinary reference for:

• the built environment
• space planning
• color
• lighting
• interior design
• interior architectural features
• design details
• motifs
• furniture
• space planning
• color
• lighting
• textiles
• interior surface treatments
• decorative accessories

The unique scope allows comparison in all areas of design through the centuries. Narrative and graphics interweave design analysis with art and architectural history.

• Graphic material features a wide diversity of illustrations, some common and some less well known.
• Design diagramming highlights major design features allowing the reader to make visual connections between the content.
• List of important buildings and interiors and important design practitioners is included to assist in additional study.
• Color photographs serve as a needed resource for period study.
• Later interpretations of the stylistic illustrations from subsequent centuries provide a new dimension to the study of design history.
• Extensive reference list, glossary, and index offer flexibility and ease of use.