For courses in History of Interiors, History of Decorative Arts, Residential Design, History of Design, and History of Furniture.

The Designer’s Guide to Decorative Accessories presents significant movements in Western decorative arts from the Neolithic age to the present century.  Filling the gap between the study of architecture and furniture, the book introduces readers to the stylistic development of pottery, glassware, lighting, textiles, mirrors, clocks, and wall coverings. Offering a historical survey of decorative accessories, the book includes compare and contrast sections, offers room analysis and discusses the political, social and technological influences on the accessories style and function.

For courses in History of Interiors, History of Decorative Arts, Residential Design, History of Design, and History of Furniture.

The Designer’s Guide to Decorative Accessories presents significant movements in Western decorative arts from the Neolithic age to the present century.  Filling the gap between the study of architecture and furniture, the book introduces readers to the stylistic development of pottery, glassware, lighting, textiles, mirrors, clocks, and wall coverings. Offering a historical survey of decorative accessories, the book includes compare and contrast sections, offers room analysis and discusses the political, social and technological influences on the accessories style and function.

Hallmark Features:  

Covers a variety of Western decorative arts from the Neolithic times through the 21^st century, including:

·        Lamps

·        Textiles

·        Pottery

·        Glassware

·        Metal Wares

·        Clocks

·        Mirrors

Includes a historical survey of decorative accessories–introducing students to the evolution of both their function and style.

·        Discusses developments within the context of architecture, furniture and interior.

·        Incorporates information on political and social events as well as technological advances that influenced the design trends of the period.

Includes compare and contrast sections–that evaluate two decorative objects from different time periods and shows the progression of an idea or concept through stylistic development.

·        Discusses how the objects are similar, how they are different and what the two objects have in common.

Includes room analysis–usingaccompanying photographs.

·        Provides a piece-by-piece discussion of architectural elements, furniture, decorative accessories, and color scheme.

Table of Contents

PART I: HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

1.      The Ancient World

2.      Greek and Roman

3.      Medieval

PART II: THE MODERN WORLD

4.      Renaissance, 15^th and 16^th Centuries

5.      Baroque, 17^th Century

6.      Rococo, 18^th Century

7.      Neoclassic, Late 18^th and Early 19^th Centuries

8.      Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, 19^th Century

9.      Modern and Postmodern, 20^th and 21^st Centuries

Introduction to Interior Design (Interior Design)
History of Furniture (Interior Design)

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Designer’s Guide to Decorative Accessories introduces the reader to the stylistic development of pottery, glassware, lighting, textiles, mirrors, clocks, and wall coverings while discussing both function and aesthetics and their integration into interior design.   Decorative accessories from the Neolithic age to the 21st century are presented with insight into the technological advances that made them possible and the social, economic, and political factors that influenced their design.  Comparisons are made between decorative objects from different periods emphasizing the progression of an idea or a stylistic concept throughout history.   Descriptions of period room settings provide the context of how these decorative accessories complement the architecture and interior design.  This book provides a handy resource for those interested in decorative arts, whether students, designers, or collectors. 

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