The History of Interior Design and Furniture by R G Blakemore

The History of Interior Design and Furniture by R G Blakemore

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Summary

A survey of the major historical periods of architectural and decorative styles. This overview looks at the history of interior space and architectural details, and places furniture and design within the broader context of social/political/economic perspectives for each historical period.

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The History of Interior Design and Furniture by R G Blakemore

This book is the only current publication of a dedicated history of interiors and furniture. For designers who need stylistic information regarding historic periods, this book is very well organized and thorough. For students, this book offers the possibility of owning a history text without purchasing a general text that makes history only a small part of the information. - Marianne Beecher, Assistant Professor, Iowa State Robbie Blakemore has undertaken a monumental and ambitious project. She has accomplished her goal with zeal and good organization, along with excellent research and scholarship. - Joseph Braswell, Interior Designer, New York City
About the Author Dr. Robbie G. Blakemore is Professor Emeritus of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. A nationally--known scholar of interior design, she has received numerous awards and grants for her work, and she is a member of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC). She is two--time winner of the Outstanding Educator Award in Interior Design at the University of Tennessee. Ms. Blakemore has taught interior design at Ohio State University, Florida State University, the University of Illinois, and Michigan State University.
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ISBN 13 9780471286769
ISBN 10 0471286761
Title The History of Interior Design and Furniture
Author R G Blakemore
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1997-01-01
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.