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Zusatztext The book brings a cultural and critical overview to the knowledge and practice of Interior Design in a timely and engaging way that honours the complexity of the discipline. Informationen zum Autor Clive Edwards is Emeritus Professor of Design History at Loughborough University, UK. He is editor of The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Design (2015) and author of Turning Houses into Homes: A History of the Retailing and Consumption of Domestic Furnishings (2017); The Twentieth Century Interiors Sourcebook (2013); Interior Design: a critical introduction (2010); How to Read Pattern: A Crash Course in Textile Design (2009); Encyclopedia of Furnishing Textiles, Soft Furnishings and Floor Coverings (2007); British Furniture: 1600-2000 (2006); and Encyclopedia of Furniture Materials, Trades and Techniques (2001). Klappentext The practice of interior design has become ever more specialized as new technologies have expanded how designers can use light! space! color! and decoration. At the same time! the study of the interior -- private! public and corporate -- has become a complex field. Interior design is now a rich and sophisticated discipline which draws on many others: psychology! cultural theory! philosophy! gender studies! anthropology! and history! as well as design history! architecture! arts and crafts! furniture! and fashion. "Interior Design" presents a critical introduction to contemporary theory and practice. The book highlights the key concepts behind the study of interiors in order to present an inter-disciplinary overview of the subject. Always aware that design is a practical discipline! the book is illustrated throughout with examples and detailed case studies of interior design practice. Vorwort This book highlights the key concepts behind the study of interiors to present an inter-disciplinary overview of the subject. Always aware that design is a practical discipline, the book is illustrated throughout with examples and detailed case studies of interior design practice. Zusammenfassung This book highlights the key concepts behind the study of interiors to present an inter-disciplinary overview of the subject. Always aware that design is a practical discipline, the book is illustrated throughout with examples and detailed case studies of interior design practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. The Development of the Interior 3. History and Structure of the Profession 4. The Processes of Design 5. The Process of Interior Design 6. Space 7. Colour and Colour systems 8. Light 9. Human Needs and Factors 10. Decoration and Ornament 11. Sustainability 12. Interior Elements, Materials and Furnishings 13. The Business of Interior Design Glossary Notes Bibliography Index ...
