Synopses & Reviews
Capturing the lively and dynamic nature of the history of furniturewith a focus on innovation and change (the key moments and connections in the evolution of style)this book combines coverage of early periods and later periods in one comprehensive, authoritative volume. Features an abundance of illustrations with detailed captions. Ancient and Classical. Middle Ages. Renaissance and Baroque. Eighteenth Century. Neoclassical. Victorian Historic. Victorian Modern. Arts and Crafts. Modern Moments. Art Nouveau and Art Deco. European Modernism. Industrial Design. Postwar Modern. The Office. A Round 2000. For Interior Designers, Architects, Historic Preservationists, Museum Curators, Modern Dealers, Gallery Operators.
Synopsis
Furniture in History 3000 B.C.-2000 A.D. takes a new approach to a very old subject. By focusing on the constant theme of innovation and change, it discusses the history of furniture in the West—from ancient times to present. Its excellent coverage of modern periods, designers, and styles gives the book a depth and breadth not found in competing texts. Redesigned in this edition, it includes hundreds of illustrations and new photos from a variety of sources—including the Cleveland Museum of Art. Each chapter includes chronologies, designer contributions and historical highlights that make it a comprehensive volume on the evolution of style.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-407) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. Ancient and Classical: It's All Greek to Me.
2. Middle Ages: Pull Up a Chair and Sit on the Floor.
3. Renaissance and Baroque: Made to Order.
4. Eighteenth Century: “Best of All Possible Worlds.”
5. Neoclassical: A Capital Idea.
6. Victorian Historic: Revival of the Fittest.
7. Victorian Modern: “Paragon” or Paradox?
8. Arts and Crafts: As I Can.
9. Modern Moments: Individual Forces.
10. Art Nouveau and Art Deco: New or Déja Vue?
11. European Modernism: “From Bauhaus to Our House.”
12. Industrial Design: Coming to America.
13. Postwar Modern: Designed and Signed.
14. The Office: Nine to Five.
15. A Round 2000: Full Circle.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.