History of Interior Design and Furniture, 2nd Edition

The 2nd edition of History of Interior Design and Furniture provides a comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of decorative styles and interior architecture. Featuring more than 175 new illustrations and 150 full-color photographs, this informative and interesting text covers everything from ancient Egypt all the way up to the 19th century revival styles that characterize the Victorian age. The text also discusses how furniture and design are better placed within the broader context of political, economic, social, and technological perspectives of each period. 448 pages.

History of Interior Design and Furniture: From Ancient Egypt to 19th Century, 2nd Edition - Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Egypt, c. 3200–341 BC
• Greece, 500–30 BC
• Rome, 509 BC–AD 476
• Middle Ages, 1150–1550
• Italian Renaissance, 1460–1600
• French Renaissance, 1450–1600
• English Renaissance, 1500–1660
• Italian Baroque, 1600–1700
• French Baroque, 1600–1715
• English Baroque, 1660–1702
• French Rococo, 1700–1760
• Early Georgian, England, 1715–1760
• Early French Neoclassic, 1760–1789
• Early English Neoclassic, 1770–1810
• Late French Neoclassic, 1789–1820
• Late English Neoclassic, 1810–1830
• Nineteenth-Century French Revival Styles, 1815–1870
• Nineteenth-Century English Revival Styles, 1830–1901
• Glossary
• Visual Glossary
• Selected Bibliography
• Index